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Tess Ikonomou and Jacob Shteyman

New anti-slavery laws raise 'red tape' concerns

New laws aim to prevent modern slavery leaking into supply chains. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Business groups have criticised a plan to introduce a new criminal offence for large companies that fail to prevent forced labour in their supply chains, saying the move "adds mountains of paperwork".

Under new changes announced by Attorney-General Michelle Rowland, modern slavery laws will be strengthened with harsher penalties.

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