Modern slavery commitment

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At The Outlook, we are committed to operating ethically, transparently, and responsibly in all areas of our work. We recognise the importance of protecting human rights and take seriously our responsibility to prevent any form of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking in our operations and supply chain.

We believe creativity, collaboration, and integrity must extend beyond the work we produce to how we engage with everyone who contributes to it. This commitment reflects our broader values of fairness, inclusion, and respect, and aligns with our existing Code of Ethics, Accessibility Commitment, and Sustainability Commitment.

Our commitments

Our structure

The Outlook is an independent Australian business directed by one individual and supported by a network of trusted contractors and collaborators. We engage both local and international professionals to deliver our work, including event production, design, digital development, and administrative services. All contractors are known to us personally or engaged through reputable platforms such as Upwork, which maintain their own modern slavery and human rights commitments.

While The Outlook does not manufacture goods, we do produce limited merchandise for events, all of which is sourced from Australian suppliers with clear ethical sourcing and fair labour practices. We maintain direct relationships with those suppliers and take reasonable steps to confirm that their operations uphold our values of respect, fairness, and transparency.

We do not use agency, temporary, or unverified labour, and we ensure that everyone contributing to our work does so voluntarily, under fair and lawful conditions.

Our supply chain

Our direct suppliers include event production partners, venue providers, creative freelancers, technology platforms, and merchandise suppliers. These suppliers primarily operate within Australia or through established global platforms that enforce labour, safety, and ethical standards. We maintain close, direct relationships with our partners and review these relationships regularly to ensure continued alignment with our ethical values.

We do not engage in high-risk procurement or supply chains associated with manufacturing or raw material sourcing.

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Due diligence and risk management

We evaluate all potential suppliers and contractors based on their professionalism, reputation, and adherence to fair labour standards. Where possible, we work with partners who maintain their own modern slavery or ethical sourcing statements. We take reasonable steps to ensure that all contributors to our events and projects work freely, are fairly compensated, and operate under conditions that respect their dignity and safety.

If a concern were ever raised about unethical practices, we would investigate promptly and take corrective action, including discontinuing the relationship if necessary.

Policies and governance

While The Outlook is not legally required to publish a Modern Slavery Statement under Australian law, we voluntarily affirm our commitment to preventing exploitation and upholding human rights. Our approach to ethical practice is guided by the principles set out in our Code of Ethics and our Sustainability Commitment.

We are not currently signatories to formal anti-slavery or ethical trading charters, but we adhere to the intent and spirit of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and Modern Slavery Act 2015 (UK) by promoting transparency, accountability, and respect across our operations.

Responsibility for ethical governance, including modern slavery and human rights matters, rests with the company’s founder and director.

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Training and awareness

As a small business, the director maintains current awareness of modern slavery risks through ongoing education and engagement with relevant government and industry resources. Should The Outlook expand to include employees or larger supply networks, formal training and supplier due diligence processes will be introduced.

Reporting and improvement

We encourage open communication with suppliers, contractors, and collaborators to raise any concerns about potential unethical or unlawful practices. No concerns or reports relating to modern slavery have ever been raised in connection with The Outlook.

We are committed to continuous improvement and will review this commitment annually or as our operations evolve.

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