Modern Slavery and Anti-Slavery Policy
Last Updated: October 22, 2025
CBS Group Pty Ltd (ABN 20 164 870 080) is committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity. We have zero tolerance for modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain.
1. Our Commitment
CBS Group is committed to:
- Ensuring no modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chain
- Acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships
- Implementing effective systems and controls to prevent modern slavery
- Complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and all applicable laws
2. Definitions
Modern slavery includes:
- Human trafficking
- Slavery and servitude
- Forced or compulsory labor
- Debt bondage
- Deceptive recruiting for labor or services
- Forced marriage
- Child labor exploitation
3. Our Business
CBS Group provides infrastructure advisory services and technology solutions across Australia. Our operations include:
- Strategic advisory and consulting services
- Technology platform development and licensing
- Innovation incubation and commercialization
We recognize that modern slavery risks exist in global supply chains, including technology hardware, software services, and professional services procurement.
4. Supply Chain Due Diligence
We conduct due diligence on our suppliers and partners to assess modern slavery risks, including:
- Supplier questionnaires and assessments
- Contract clauses requiring compliance with modern slavery laws
- Ongoing monitoring and review of supplier practices
- Prioritizing suppliers with strong ethical and labor standards
5. Risk Assessment
We assess modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chain, focusing on:
- Technology hardware and equipment procurement
- Software and cloud service providers
- Outsourced business services
- Subcontractors and labor hire arrangements
6. Training and Awareness
We provide training and awareness programs to our team members on:
- Modern slavery risks and indicators
- Ethical procurement practices
- Reporting mechanisms for suspected violations
- Our commitment to human rights and ethical business conduct
7. Reporting Mechanisms
We encourage anyone who suspects modern slavery in our operations or supply chain to report it immediately:
Email: office@cbs.com.au
Phone: +61 2 8365 2379
All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated promptly.
8. Remediation
If modern slavery is identified in our operations or supply chain, we will:
- Immediately investigate and assess the situation
- Take appropriate action to remediate the issue
- Work with affected parties to ensure their protection and support
- Review and strengthen our systems and controls
- Report to relevant authorities as required by law
9. Governance and Accountability
Our leadership team is responsible for:
- Overseeing implementation of this policy
- Ensuring compliance with modern slavery laws
- Reviewing and updating this policy annually
- Reporting on modern slavery risks and actions in our annual Modern Slavery Statement
10. Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuously improving our approach to preventing modern slavery through:
- Regular risk assessments
- Supplier engagement and collaboration
- Industry partnerships and best practice sharing
- Policy and procedure updates
11. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or to report concerns, please contact:
CBS Group Pty Ltd
Level 22-23, 180 George Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Australia
Email: office@cbs.com.au
Phone: +61 2 8365 2379