Introduction

This Modern Slavery Statement outlines G & J Willis & Associates Pty Ltd (the Company)’s actions to understand and address the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). As a small business, we are committed to ensuring that we operate responsibly and ethically, and we have implemented measures to ensure that modern slavery does not occur within our business or supply chain.

We are not a reporting entity under the Modern Slavey Act 2018 (Cth).

Our Business and Operations

The Company is a provider of powerline design software. We operate primarily in Australia and New Zealand, and our operations include licencing of the software Poles ‘n’ Wires and training for users.

As a smaller entity, we recognise the importance of actively managing and mitigating any risks related to modern slavery, and we seek to work with suppliers and stakeholders who share our commitment to ethical practices.

Our Supply Chains

We are aware that modern slavery risks may arise in certain industries. We are committed to understanding the nature of these risks and working with our suppliers to ensure they comply with ethical labour practices.

At present we use no external suppliers.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We identify the following actions as suitable to assess and address modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chains:

1. Supplier Risk Assessment: Review the modern slavery risks within our supply chain, considering the nature of the products we source and the geographic regions we operate in.

2. Supplier Engagement: Engage with key suppliers to raise awareness of modern slavery and understand the measures they have in place to prevent and mitigate risks.

3. Employee Training: Provide training to our key employees on modern slavery risks and how to identify potential instances of exploitation.

Actions Taken to Address Modern Slavery Risks

We will continue to monitor and evaluate our supply chain to assess and address any emerging risks of modern slavery.

Looking Ahead

As a small entity, we recognize that the journey to effectively combat modern slavery is ongoing. As appropriate we will continue to raise awareness among employees and suppliers about modern slavery and its impact.

Conclusion

At the Company, we are committed to conducting our business with integrity and respect for human rights. We will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that modern slavery does not occur in our operations or supply chains.

Last update 18 November 2024