Australia's determination to play a leading role in eliminating forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking around the globe is unwavering, Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne has told an event at the United Nations in New York.
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Ms Payne, Australia's representative at this week's UN General Assembly attended by 130 world leaders including US President Donald Trump, said Australia had a long track record on funding programs and working to end human slavery.
"Australia is very pleased to join with the United Kingdom and so many other partners in working to end forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking," Ms Payne told the Stepping Up Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking event on Monday in Manhattan.
"We have a long track record of domestic action and leadership of regional and international efforts to eliminate these terrible crimes."
Ms Payne acknowledged her predecessor Julie Bishop's role on the issue.
Australian Associated Press