NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner

The Anti-slavery Commissioner for New South Wales is Dr James Cockayne. His 5-year term commenced on 1 August 2022. The role was created by the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW).

The Commissioner’s functions include:

• promoting anti-slavery actions
• identifying and supporting survivors
• monitoring the effectiveness of anti-slavery laws and policies
• supporting public entities to tackle modern slavery risks in operations and supply-chains 
• providing advice and training
• raising community awareness about modern slavery.

Learn more about how to report modern slavery.

Learn more about the Office of the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner.