Modern Slavery Policy for Rmkble Pty Ltd

Modern Slavery Policy Summary

Respecting human rights is an inherent part of our business operations and is embedded in our principles and values, which reflect and shape our behaviour and culture. We are committed to treating everyone fairly and to creating a workplace and operating environment that is safe, ethical, and transparent.

Aligning with our core principles, any action taken to date or planned in the future will be focused on enhancing our business’s ability to address the risk of Modern Slavery in our operations and Supply Chain.

Our Commitment:

We are dedicated to identifying, preventing, and mitigating Modern Slavery risks by:

• Embedding human rights principles into our operations
• Developing and continually refining our processes and systems with our suppliers,     clients, workforce and external stakeholders.
• Continuously improving systems and processes to prevent exploitation

Our Modern Slavery Policy applies to all employees, contractors and third-party representatives including suppliers, vendors and recruitment agencies.

What is Modern Slavery?

Modern Slavery refers to various forms of exploitation and violation of fundamental human rights where individuals are forced to work, controlled, or owned by others through coercion or deceit. Modern Slavery often operates in hidden sectors of the economy and can take forms such as slavery, forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, exploitation and forced marriage. 

Modern slavery can take many forms including:

• Child Labour: Exploiting children in hazardous or coercive work
• Debt Bondage: Individuals are forced to work in order to repay debts under unfair conditions
• Forced Labour: Work performed under threat or coercion
• Forced Marriage: Marriage without free and informed consent
• Human Trafficking:  Movement of people for exploitation through coercion or deceit
• Slavery: Exercising ownership over another person

Indicators of Modern Slavery Practices

Modern Slavery can be complex and multi-faceted and therefore difficult to identify. Our business will endeavour to identify the following indicators where a person may be being exploited: 

• The individual is not in possession of their own passport, ID or travel documents;  
• Is acting as though they are being instructed or coached by someone else; 
• Allows others to speak for them when spoken to directly; 
• Appears withdrawn, frightened or has physical indicators of slavery, such as injuries; 
• Unable to contact friends or family freely; 
• Has limited social interaction or contact with people outside their immediate environment; 
• Acts with hostility or has difficulty concentrating due to trauma; 
• Has few possessions; 
• Has little or no control over their finances or no access to a bank account, or they are being significantly overcharged for their accommodation; and 
• Is living in a very poorly maintained and overcrowded place. 

We recognise these indicators are not exhaustive and, in some circumstances, may not imply there are Modern Slavery practices taking place.

Roles, Responsibilities and Compliance

As a business, we recognise that we have a responsibility to mitigate Modern Slavery practices and contribute towards ethical and sustainable supply chains. We are committed to taking action to ensure that any forms of Modern Slavery can be identified andaddressed in accordance with Australian Law.  

We do this through:

• Policy & Commitment: Clearly stating our zero-tolerance approach.
• Training & Awareness: Take necessary steps to raise awareness of Modern Slavery risks, identification and reporting procedures.
• Supplier Due Diligence: Engaging with our suppliers and partners to understand their practices in preventing Modern Slavery practices.
• Transparency: Communicating our efforts and progress with all stakeholders.
• Recruitment Checks: Ensuring ethical hiring practices, whether directly or through third parties.

Our Directors are responsible for overseeing all activities and updates related to this policy. Our Business Leaders are accountable for its day-to-day implementation and for promoting a cultureof zero tolerance toward exploitation.

All team members are expected to:

• Understand and comply with the policy
• Complete mandatory training
• Stay alert to signs of Modern Slavery
• Promptly report any concern

Everyone working with or for Rmkble is expected to actively support the prevention, detection, and reporting of Modern Slavery. Any concerns or suspicions should be raised as early as possible.

If an individual is concerned about a particular act, the treatment of workers more generally, or their working conditions within any part of our business or third-party providers/relationship, they are encouraged to raise their concerns with a member of our Leadership team.

As a business, we are committed to ensuring no one suffers any negative treatment due to reporting in good faith their suspicion that Modern Slavery may occur in any part of our business or within our Supply Chain. All notifications received, together with the identity of the notifier, will be taken seriously and treated confidentially.  

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