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[11282] Legal Entity Structure This Modern Slavery statement relates to Nexus Day Hospitals Holdings Pty Ltd and its wholly owned and controlled entities, together referred to as Nexus Hospitals
[11282] Nexus Day Hospitals Holdings Pty Ltd is a large, privately owned corporate entity and Nexus Hospitals is a consolidated corporate group
[11282] Nexus Hospitals Operations All entities within Nexus Hospitals are private day and short-stay hospitals which operate within Australia
[11282] The principal activities of Nexus Hospitals are the provision of surgical procedures including ophthalmology, endoscopy, plastic surgery, ENT, orthopaedic, general surgery, dental surgery and other procedures
[13833] Avery Dennison Corporation owns, among other legal entities, the following two legal entities
[13833] Avery Properties Pty Limited (based in Australia)
[13833] Avery Dennison Singapore Pte Ltd (based in Singapore)
[13833] Avery Dennison Singapore Pte Ltd owns Avery Dennison Australia Pty Ltd, which has the following subsidiaries all based in Australia
[13833] Avery Dennison RBIS Pty Ltd
[13833] Avery Dennison Australia International Holdings Pty Ltd
[13833] Avery Dennison Pty Ltd (AD Materials)
[13833] Of the five legal entities based in Australia, only AD Materials meets the reporting threshold, and it does not own or control any other reporting entities
[14358] We include this policy in the information pack given to new team members, and we have placed signs in our factory and on farms
[14358] We currently have one union, E T, present in our workplace, representing a section of our processing employees
[14358] Our Whistle Blower Policy assures our team members that any concerns they raise about actual or suspected wrongdoings within NZKS will protect the person disclosing from reprisal or
[14358] disadvantage
[14358] Noteworthy wrongdoings include fraudulent or illegal behaviour, corrupt conduct and unethical or inappropriate behaviour (including harassment, bullying, discrimination, manipulation, and falsification)
[14358] Our Recruitment and Selection Policy defines our approach to recruiting the right people, with the right skills and attributes, into the right roles
[14358] The policy outlines methods and guidance for ensuring applicants are treated fairly, consistently, and non-discriminatorily
[7276] COVID-19 disruptions to our own operations and those of our suppliers and supply chains, resulted in the inability to undertake a planned and more detailed supply chain mapping exercise on one of our higher-risk trade categories, mechanical services
[7276] As previously mentioned, this project is intended to be revised and re-addressed in 2022/2023
[7276] FDC Modern Slavery Statement 2021 5 COVID-19 and Remediation
[7276] The forced adoption by our workforce of technologies that identify and validate eligibility to work at our sites, ultimately make the use of QR codes, smart phone apps and other technologies a more effective and confidential means of reporting and remediating suspected incidence of modern slavery in our industry, if and when required
[7276] FDC currently use the processes contained in our Whistle-blower Policy as the primary means of reporting and remediating any suspected incidence of modern slavery
[7276] We acknowledge the benefits that may be provided by these technologies and are currently seeking to better tailor our on-site remediation practices to include the complimentary use of these technologies
[7276] Effectiveness Throughout the course of 2021 it has become increasingly apparent to us that the awareness amongst our clients, employees and key suppliers, has grown significantly on the issue of human rights and sustainable and ethical procurement
[7276] The mandatory and annual reporting requirements for large corporations resulting from the MSA, has been a significant contributing factor, as has the increased media attention given to these issues
[11282] These procedures are conducted by visiting medical officers supported by Nexus nurses and administration staff within our facilities
[11282] Nexus Hospitals operates within a highly regulated industry overseen by a number of government agencies and independent statutory authorities including the Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, State and Territory Health departments and others
[11282] To support its hospital operations, Nexus Hospitals engages over 1000 staff, comprising of employees and contractors, as well as visiting medical officers who are not employed but operate in our facilities
[11282] Nexus Hospitals owns and operates a number of private hospitals in Australia, which at 30 June 2022 comprised
[11282] Bondi Junction Private Hospital
[11282] Canberra Private Hospital
[11282] Charlestown Private Hospital
[13833] Operations Avery Dennison Corporation is headquartered in Glendale, California and employs more than 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries
[13833] Avery Dennison is a global materials science company specialising in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labelling and functional materials
[13833] Our products are used in nearly every major industry and include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets
[13833] AD Materials, the reporting entity, imports paper coated and laminated products, processes and re-packages those products and then sells them to Australian and New Zealand customers
[13833] The products in their original form are manufactured overseas by other Avery Dennison entities and are then purchased by AD Materials
[13833] AD Materials is based in Melbourne, Victoria and employs 91 workers of which 1 is casual, 2 are on fixed term contracts and the remainder are permanent employees
[13833] AD Materials also has offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide
[13833] averydennison.com A Subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation, a company with limited liability in the United States of America
[14358] This policy also clarifies our induction process to ensure new team members are given all information appropriate to their role, including both their and NZKS' responsibilities to each other
[14358] Our Harassment and Bullying Policy sets out clear definitions and fair procedures for NZKS to follow should any of our team members experience harassment or bullying
[14358] Additional operational measures
[14358] Competitive wages NZKS operates in premium, branded food segments and aspires to be an employer of choice within NZ
[14358] NZKS currently aims to pay its team members competitive market wages within our region
[14358] Visa support and monitoring NZKS has team members on working visas within our hatcheries, processing factory and on our seafarm teams
[14358] We use Visa View, an online system, as part of our employee checks to connect directly with Immigration New Zealand to check whether a non-New Zealand citizen can work for NZKS in New Zealand
[14358] As outlined in section 3, in August 2022, NZKS achieved the Accredited Employer Work Visa to support visa-dependent workers with stable employment further
[7276] FDC will continue to collaborate and engage with all key stakeholders to improve the knowledge base relating to modernslavery and ethical procurement amongst our suppliers
[7276] It is our long-term intention to continually add to the knowledge base of our suppliers and industry, resulting in better informed decisions and more impactful humanitarian outcomes
[7276] As noted previously, the many and varied unforeseen impacts of COVID-19 on our business and those of our partners, have hindered our progress throughout 2021 of undertaking some of the intended and planned actions
[7276] As business and society get used to living with COVID-19, we see greater opportunities throughout 2022 and subsequent years to implement more of these planned actions and hopefully begin to be able to better identify the effectiveness of our past and future endeavours
[7276] Internal Consultation FDC regard the issues of human rights, ethics and sustainability as being similarly aligned and of similar importance to those of our existing WHS, environmental and quality practices
[7276] The co-ordination and communication of these issues are overseen by the FDC National HSEQ Manager, reporting directly to our Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors
[7276] The National HSEQ team meet quarterly (or otherwise as required) and in addition to matters relating to safety, environment and quality, include ESG issues as an agenda item for discussion
[7276] Relevant issues are then communicated via our Divisional HSEQ Managers to their respective General Managers and divisions
[11282] Corymbia Day Hospital
[11282] Crows Nest Day Hospital
[11282] Hobart Day Surgery
[11282] Insight Private Hospital
[11282] Kogarah Private Hospital
[11282] Manningham Private Hospital
[11282] Pennant Hills Day Surgery
[13833] Avery Dennison Materials Pty Ltd 4 Duigan Drive, Moorabbin Airport VIC 3194 Phone: 03 9271 0300 ABN 92 007 706 934 1.3
[13833] Supply Chains In the past reporting period AD Materials engaged with approximately 280 tier 1 suppliers, or suppliers that we directly contract with
[13833] Those suppliers are based in a variety of geographic locations including: Australia, the United States of America, South Korea, China, India, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands
[13833] AD Materials also contracts with other Avery Dennison entities (as opposed to third party suppliers) including Avery Dennison entities based in New Zealand, the United States of America, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, India, Japan, Israel, South Africa and Belgium
[13833] Our suppliers provide us with a range of goods and services including: labels; adhesives and plastics; equipment installation; compressors; sheeting; cutting tools; signage products and services; printing and packaging products and services; gas; information and technology hardware and software; equipment and machinery; stationery and furniture; cleaning and security services; courier and postage services; transport, freight and logistics services; groceries and catering; lab testing; first aid equipment; taxation, financial and legal consultancy; marketing and design consultancy; telecommunications; and recruitment agencies
[13833] We acknowledge that our supply chain extends past our direct tier 1 suppliers and will endeavour to gain further knowledge as to the depths of our supply chain in future reporting periods
[13833] Criteria 3: Risks of Modern Slavery We understand the prevalence and nature of modern slavery mean that every entity has risks of modern slavery within its operations and supply chains
[13833] We understand such risks may therefore be present in the operations of AD Materials
[14358] Third-party verification of policies and outcomes
[14358] Many of our safeguards against modern slavery practices, as well as less extreme forms of exploitation, have been independently verified by third parties
[14358] For example, since 2018, NZKS has held 4-star status with the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, the highest status available under the BAP standard
[14358] BAP's standard applies several criteria relevant to modern slavery
[14358] The standard contains requirements on child labour, voluntary labour (a lack of forced or bonded labour, including confiscation of personal identity documents), clear contracts before and during employment (regarding terms of employment, worker benefits and entitlements), as well as a right to collective bargaining and grievance processes
[14358] These rights are also extended to contractors and temporary workers
[14358] The BAP's standards for salmon farms, feed mills, and processing are available here
[14358] In FY25, NZKS will re-join and report to the UN Global Compact, a voluntary initiative driving awareness and action to support UN goals
[7276] Any specific areas of required consultation are conducted via the establishment of specific project working groups, with the learnings communicated at divisional and team meetings
[7276] Agreed system changes and improvements, resulting from these consultations are communicated business wide
[7276] Implementation of all changes are instructed and overseen by the National HSEQ Manager and Divisional managers, as appropriate
[7276] FDC divisions are given certain autonomy to manage their businesses
[7276] This must always be done within the established management and policy frameworks of the FDC Group
[7276] FDC Modern Slavery Statement 2021 6 Each FDC reporting entity included in this statement has been consulted with and involved in the creation of this statement
[7276] All voluntary reporting entities within the FDC group have been similarly involved in the consultation process and participate in our group efforts
[7276] Other relevant information
[11282] Southbank Day Surgery
[11282] Sundew Day Surgery
[11282] Tennyson Centre Day Hospital
[11282] Vermont Private Hospital
[11282] Windsor Private Hospital Information about Nexus Hospitals is available on our website www.nexushospitals.com.au
[11282] Reporting Entity for Modern Slavery purposes The risks of modern slavery are common throughout the group and have therefore been identified and considered on a group basis
[11282] In order to prepare this joint statement, we engaged with each of the reporting entities covered by this statement and consulted the entities we own and control
[11282] Through this engagement and consultation, Nexus has sought to ensure that any risks or instances of modern slavery at an individual hospital level have been identified
[13833] Below, we have considered the ways in which we could potentially cause, contribute to, or be directly linked to modern slavery practices so that we can take effective action to assess and address those potential risks
[13833] Operational Risks AD Materials is engaged in the design, processing and manufacturing industries
[13833] We understand from the research into modern slavery that manufacturing is considered a high-risk industry for many reasons
[13833] Manufacturing can be a particularly cost-driven industry
[13833] As a result of that, globally throughout the industry we understand that manufacturing can be heavily dependent on outsourcing and subcontracting as a cost-saving measure
[13833] These practices can reduce visibility and accountability over business practices and can also place cost pressures on suppliers and subcontractors
[13833] Cost pressures can lead to wage cuts, increased working hours etc
[13833] Workers therefore become increasingly vulnerable to exploitation such as modern slavery practices
[14358] Signing up for the Global Compact requires us to submit an annual Communication on Progress detailing our commitment, actions, and outcomes on the Global Compact's Ten Principles
[14358] These Principles fall across four categories Human Rights, Labour, the Environment and Anti-Corruption and therefore mutually support our actions against modern slavery
[14358] Our 2020 Communication on Progress is available here.2
[14358] Our 2020 Communication of Progress was the last submission to the UN Global Compact
[14358] Supply chain
[14358] Our Supplier Code of Conduct is modelled on the United Nation's Global Compact, which contains 10 principles on Human Rights, Labour Rights, Environment and Corruption
[14358] The Supplier Code of Conduct places the onus on our suppliers to ensure that their suppliers adhere to the principles of the Global Compact
[7276] In its 30 plus years of operation, FDC have always acknowledged and acted upon our responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workforce for our employees, contractors and visitors to our sites and places of work
[7276] Paramount of these actions is ensuring the fair and respectful treatment of all parties involved in our business dealings
[7276] These core values are reflected, not only in our corporate policies, but most importantly in our actions and reputation
[7276] The following selected FDC Group Policies reflect the expectations of ourselves, our employees and our service providers, particularly with regards to matters of conduct, ethics, safety, diversity and sustainability
[7276] These and other policies and practices are constantly reviewed to ensure that FDC maintain and exceed the high standards that we and others expect of us, both as a builder and corporate citizen
[7276] Modern Slavery Policy Environmental Sustainability Policy Human Rights Policy Work Health and Safety Policy Code of Conduct and Ethics Whistle-blower Policy Supplier Code of Conduct Industrial Relations Policy
[7276] FDC Modern Slavery Statement 2021 7 Appendix A
[7276] Entities Owned and Controlled by FDC and covered by this Statement
[11282] This consultation has been strengthened through training provided to each hospital leader and key members of their team, so that they could identify any examples of modern slavery risk, current or in the future, that we may otherwise overlook
[11282] Accordingly, this Statement covers Nexus Hospitals group, which is a reporting entity for the purposes of the Act, having met the reporting threshold in the Reporting Period
[11282] Nexus Hospitals Supply Chains Nexus Hospitals supply chain consists of over 1000 suppliers and wholesalers in the healthcare industry (prostheses, consumables, medical equipment) as well as services to support our facilities (cleaning, laundry, IT support, maintenance, uniforms, building & construction etc)
[11282] Nexus does not purchase goods or services directly from any suppliers located outside Australia, and notes that we have a large majority of our direct suppliers in common with much larger healthcare providers
[11282] We also note that most of these suppliers are themselves reporting entities who are required to publish their own Modern Slavery Statements under the Act
[11282] Nexus reviews the Modern Slavery statements of its suppliers and makes additional enquiries as part of its procurement tendering process, to ensure it is partnering with companies which share its commitment to reducing the risks of modern slavery in its supply chains
[13833] As an entity involved in the manufacturing industry, our operations may present a potential risk of modern slavery
[13833] We are also aware that the materials we work with include goods such as adhesives, plastics, sheeting, labels, packaging that are made from raw materials and that these averydennison.com A Subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation, a company with limited liability in the United States of America
[13833] Avery Dennison Materials Pty Ltd 4 Duigan Drive, Moorabbin Airport VIC 3194 Phone: 03 9271 0300 ABN 92 007 706 934 sorts of materials may pose a relatively higher risk of modern slavery
[13833] We also utilise recruitment agencies which we understand can reduce the visibility over hiring protocols and practices which can increase the vulnerability of workers
[13833] Supply Chain Risks We understand that there is a risk that we can contribute to or be directly linked to modern slavery practices through our supply chains
[13833] In relation to our supply chain, tier 1 consists of approximately 280 suppliers which we believe is a relatively small cohort proportionate to our size, enabling increased visibility over our supply chain and reducing the risks of modern slavery within the same
[13833] Our supply chain has increased in volume since previous reporting periods but only by a relatively small amount
[13833] The vast majority (90.3%) of our suppliers are Australian-based suppliers or other Avery Dennison entities which we believe lowers the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains
[14358] Many of our major suppliers are multinational corporates, some of whom produce modern slavery statements of their own within either or both the United Kingdom and Australia
[14358] We have regular reviews with all our major suppliers and conduct audits of our major suppliers on a risk basis
[14358] These audits primarily focus on food safety compliance, a significant risk for our business, but also includes a social component
[14358] During NZKSs recent challenges, we focused on reviewing our most critical food safety and modern slavery suppliers
[14358] Over the next reporting period, NZKS will endeavour to build our knowledge of our supply chain to ensure a more robust supplier risk profile
[14358] This will be done via further development of an approved supplier dashboard and supplier profiles
[14358] This year, we have amended our Supplier Guarantee Questionnaire, which suppliers have traditionally filled in to report their food safety risks and commit to compliance so that it includes several questions specifically relating to actions on modern slavery
[14358] Training
[7276] FDC Group Structure
[7276] MSA Reporting Entities MSA Voluntary Reporting Entities FDC Group Holdings Pty Ltd FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd FDC Fitout & Refurbishment (NSW) Pty Ltd FDC Construction & Fitout (VIC) Pty Ltd
[7276] FDC Construction & Fitout (ACT) Pty Ltd FDC Construction & Fitout (QLD) Pty Ltd FDC Construction & Fitout (SA) Pty Ltd FDC Construction & Fitout (WA) Pty Ltd FDC Mechanical Services Pty Ltd FDC Technologies Pty Ltd FDC Business Services Pty Ltd FDC Construction and Fitout Pty Ltd FDC Contracting Pty Ltd FDC Development Pty Ltd FDC Investments Pty Ltd FDC Nyamba Pty Ltd (49% owned Joint Venture)
[7707] Modern Slavery Statement 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
[7707] Wimmera Health Care Group Modern Slavery Statement This Modern Slavery Statement is made pursuant to the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018 (the Act) by Wimmera Health Care Group and relates to the financial year 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
[7707] Mandatory Criteria 1 & 2: Identify the reporting entity and describe its structure, operations and supply chains
[7707] Wimmera Health Care Group is a Victorian Public Health Agency operating under the Health Act of Victoria
[7707] We are based in the Wimmera sub-region of the Grampians, 310km west of Melbourne and is close proximity to the Grampians National Park
[11282] Risks of Modern Slavery practices in our Supply chains Whilst we deal exclusively with Australian suppliers, many of these suppliers manufacture goods overseas or import goods or components from overseas companies
[11282] Some of these facilities are in countries where modern slavery may be more prevalent, and include some products which have a higher risk of modern slavery such as nitrile gloves, low value pack components and other PPE
[11282] During the global pandemic, the demand for many of these products increased enormously and drove prices up
[11282] Nexus recognises that in turn, this inevitably led to new suppliers entering the market when prices were high and may have increased the risk of Nexus and other companies being linked to modern slavery practices through the procurement of some of these covid supplies
[11282] We seek to address this risk by doing background checks wherever possible and only engaging with proven medical supply companies and not the newer companies seeking to capitalise on the opportunity
[11282] Given that these multi-level medical suppliers are shared by some of our much larger competitors, these suppliers receive a significant amount of common pressure from industry participants seeking to minimise their own modern slavery risks
[11282] Nexus has reviewed the modern slavery statements of other industry participants to ensure there are no risks they have flagged that we have overlooked
[11282] Nexus Hospitals participates in industry-wide organisations as well as procurement-specific networking at an industry level and consults with others as part of its strategies to identify modern slavery risks inherent in its supply chains
[13833] However, we do acknowledge that we have a very small cohort of suppliers from China, Malaysia and India which are geographic locations with a higher prevalence of modern slavery according to the new Global Slavery Index data released in 2023