If you’ve ever been stopped by quarantine officers at the airport, you might think Australia’s international border is locked down like a fortress. But when it comes to trade in seafood, it’s more like a net full of holes.

As I come into a new year, I am reflecting on who I am going to be in 2025. What is important to me? What are my values? How do I live with integrity? How do I integrate my values into my lifestyle and becoming the sort of person I want to be? 

By raising awareness, making informed choices, and supporting organisations like Be Slavery Free, we can work collectively to dismantle the systems that allow modern slavery to persist. Let’s dive into understanding modern slavery and how you can take meaningful action in 2025.