Securing justice and safety for survivors of modern slavery

Rita’s husband used threats, coercion and deception to force her and her child to return overseas. She feared for her life and was threatened with murder if she did not comply, and was physically forced to board the plane with her child and a oneway ticket.

Her husband then contacted Australian immigration authorities and provided false information to try and prevent Rita and her daughter from ever returning to Australia.
Rita managed to return to Australia and contacted Anti-Slavery Australia, who provided legal assistance to Rita and referred the matter to the AFP for investigation.

The perpetrator was eventually convicted for exit trafficking and sentenced to 21 months’ imprisonment.

ASA assisted Rita to obtain a grant of statutory victims’ compensation.