The Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women’s Association takes legal action against Kmart to come clean about whether its suppliers are connected to Uyghur forced labour.
“Kmart markets itself as an ethical business, but two of its suppliers have been linked to Xinjiang in China, where the mass internment, repression and forced labour of Uyghur people is rife,” the rights group says in a statement.
This case is the first of its kind in seeking to bring real accountability home to Australian retailers about the risk of Uyghur forced labour in their supply chains.
This is an important step in making Kmart back up its words with actions when it comes to its ethical sourcing claims.
This case also highlights the weaknesses in Australia’s modern slavery laws. It shouldn’t be left to members of the public to compel companies to open their books through legal action where there are suspicions of links to modern slavery.
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Because he didn’t want to do any washing when he got home.
I know other people who would just buy a new 7-pack of underpants every week!
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@Salvo
Wearing clothing without washing it first is NOT advisable.
When a label reads, “wash before wearing,” it is a safety instruction.
If one wishes to wear new underpants that are “factory fresh” complete with formaldehyde, go for it. Just don’t act surprised when diagnosed with leukaemia…
https://www.choice.com.au/shopping/everyday-shopping/clothing/articles/chemicals-in-clothing
@melbaboutown
Yes, that is what we told her, but some people cannot be told anything.