2024 NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s Commendations

Name

Title

Strategic Priorities

Commendation

A/Prof Laurie Berg

Co-Executive Director, Migrant Justice Institute

Priority 1 – Achievement in Building Prevention Capacity and Priority 5 – Developing a Community of Purpose

Commended for the leadership of the Migrant Justice Institute and successful advocacy to improve protections for migrant workers.

Anna Bowden

CEO, International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children

Priority 4 – Achievement in Changing the Narratives

Commended for the leadership in efforts to tackle online sexual exploitation of children and for redefining expectations of survivor leadership.

Ken Dachi

Multicultural Affairs Advisor, Leeton Shire Council, and Welcoming Workplaces Coordinator, Welcoming Australia

Priority 2 – Achievement in Enabling Remedy

Commended for supporting the recovery of vulnerable and exploited migrant workers in the Riverina.

Poonam Datar

Independent Advisor on worker-led due diligence

Priority 2 – Achievement in Enabling Remedy

Commended for development of the Cleaning Accountability Framework and support to cleaners victimised by modern slavery.

A/Prof Bassina Farbenblum

Co-Executive Director, Migrant Justice Institute

Priority 1 – Achievement in Building Prevention Capacity and Priority 5 – Developing a Community of Purpose

Commended for the leadership of the Migrant Justice Institute and successful advocacy to improve protections for migrant workers.

David Hillard

Pro Bono Partner, Clayton Utz

Priority 2 – Achievement in Enabling Remedy

Commended for securing remedy for survivors through the civil justice system.

Tarang Jain

Modern Slavery Liaison Officer, St Vincent's Health Australia

Priority 1 – Achievement in Building Prevention Capacity

Commended for the work in strengthening anti-slavery capabilities in the healthcare system.

Brittany Knowles

Manager, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Woolworths Group

Priority 3 – Achievement in Fostering Responsible Business Practices

Commended for efforts to promote effective due diligence and reporting amongst NSW Government agencies.

Tania Lalor

Senior Consultant, Sustainable Procurement, Local Government Procurement

Priority 3 – Achievement in Fostering Responsible Business Practices and Priority 5 – Building a Community of Purpose

Commended for efforts to promote effective due diligence and reporting amongst NSW local councils.

Dr Tiffany McComsey

CEO, Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation

Priority 2 – Achievement in Enabling Remedy and Priority 5 – Building a Community of Purpose

Commended for the leadership of Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Home Corporation and for the work to organise and advocate for survivors of Australian slavery.

Robin Mellon

CEO, Better Sydney

Priority 3 - Foster Responsible Business Practices and Priority 5 - Develop a Community of Purpose.

Commended for his work to promote industry and cross-sectoral anti-slavery collaboration. 

Uncle Michael ‘Widdy’ Nelson

Chair, Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation

Priority 2 – Achievement in Enabling Remedy and Priority 5 – Building a Community of Purpose

Commended for the leadership of Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Home Corporation and for the work to organise and advocate for survivors of Australian slavery.

Yvette Proud

Lived Experience Engagement Program Coordinator, The Salvation Army

Priority 2 – Achievement in Enabling Remedy

Commended for enabling survivor recovery through the Lived Experience Engagement Programme and beyond.

Alison Rahill

Executive Officer, Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network

Priority 3 – Achievement in Fostering Responsible Business Practices and Priority 4 – Achievement in Changing the Narrative

Commended for modelling how survivors and allies can work together to promote responsible business practice.

Moe Turaga

Survivor Advocate

Priority 3 – Achievement in Fostering Responsible Business Practices and Priority 4 – Achievement in Changing the Narrative

Commended for modelling how survivors and allies can work together to promote responsible business practice.

Kate Turner

Global Head of Responsible Investment at First Sentier Investors

Priority 3 - Foster Responsible Business Practices and Priority 5 - Develop a Community of Purpose

Commended for the contribution to anti-slavery efforts within the investment community.