Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 2:47 pm
37,007 New Zealanders have called on the Government to
bring in a Modern Slavery Act, in a petition organised by
Trade Aid and World Vision.
The petition was presented
to Minister Michael Wood today, along with an Open Letter
signed by 110 businesses, calling for the Government to
act.
Trade Aid and World Vision and many other
supporters headed to Parliament today to present Minister
Michael Wood a collective petition, along with a business
community Open Letter calling for moves towards a Modern
Slavery Act.
Minister Wood accepted the petition and
he said work on the issue is already underway. He said he