There were 328 reports of modern slavery and human trafficking offences in the 2023-24 financial year, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have revealed.
It’s a 12 percent increase on the 340 figure the year before, making it the highest on record.
Human Trafficking in Australia Has Reached Record Numbers, Police Say
Human trafficking, debt bondage, forced marriage, servitude, and slavery are on the rise, and the reported numbers likely don’t tell the full story.
A sign warning about human trafficking is displayed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., on July 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
