Migration, Mobilities and Belonging Research Network WA Migration and Mobilities Update Conference 24 25 July 2018
Welcome to the Fourth Annual WA Migration and Mobilities Update Conference The critically important and challenging subject of Modern Slavery and Migration is the focus of this year s Update, an issue of increasing relevance in Australia to Government and key community interests. This fourth annual WA Migration and Mobilities Update provides a forum for debate and discussion about this issue. The programme, organised by the Migration, Mobilities and Belonging (MMoB) research group at UWA with the support of an expanded Steering Committee, reflects key stakeholder voices in this area. The key aim of this Update is to extend our understanding of the specific policy issues and experiences related to migration, modern slavery and forced labour, and to promote and strengthen links between the university, government, nongovernment and community sectors. We actively support rigorous dialogue and exchange about policy and service delivery, and link high-quality research to the debate. To achieve this aim, this year s program features two panels led by experts Professor Jennifer Burn and Associate Professor Marie Segrave, whose presentations will provide an update on the latest research on migration and modern slavery. They are supported by panels of the key voices within government, non government and community who are engaged in both policy and service delivery in this field. We are also pleased to offer an additional half day workshop to raise awareness about indicators of modern slavery. The annual Migration Update reflects the objectives of the UWA Migration, Mobilities and Belonging research group. Established in 2013, this network brings together staff and students from across The University of Western Australia with an interest in a diverse array of migration issues. The WA Migration and Mobilities Update Conference is modelled on the very successful series of events hosted by the University of Adelaide and the Dunstan Foundation, initiated in 2010 by the late Professor Graeme Hugo AO. We are grateful for the support of: The Hon. Paul Papalia CSC, MLA, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Professor Dawn Freshwater, Vice Chancellor, The University of Western Australia Professor Robyn Owens, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), The University of Western Australia Professor Matthew Tonts, Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education, The University of Western Australia Professor Benjamin Smith, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education, The University of Western Australia 2 The University of Western Australia
We would also like to thank our postgraduate student volunteers: Raisa Akifeva Katherine Hudson Elly Leung Ella Xu Yibin Zhang The organisation of the 2018 Update has relied on the excellent work of Research Officer, Catherine Martin. Further, we would like to acknowledge the Update steering committee, whose collaboration on the planning of this conference is crucial to its success: Ms. Rekha Amoganatha, Australian Red Cross Ms Maria Bunn, Director, MGB Multicultural Aged Care Solutions; Secretary, Western Australia Multicultural Association Inc. Kristi Carlile, Team Leader Settlement Services and Skilled Migration Programs, Migration Services, Department of Training and Workforce Development William Chi, National Director of Australia China Friendship Society Dr Tim Dymond, Organising and Strategic Research Officer, Unions WA Dr Jan Gothard, Migration Health and Disability Specialist, Estrin Saul Lawyers Helen Maddocks, Manager Strategy and Planning, Office of Multicultural Interests Dr Fiona McGaughey, Lecturer, UWA Law School Heather Moore, National Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, The Salvation Army Freedom Partnership to End Modern Slavery Jodie Wallace, Director State Workforce Planning, Department of Training and Workforce Development We have also benefited from the contributions of representatives from the Migration Institute of Australia, Curtin University, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the WA Local Government Association, Edith Cowan University, Department of Social Services, and Home Affairs, and a range of other organisations. We trust you will have a stimulating day. Professor Loretta Baldassar Dr Donella Caspersz Associate Professor Farida Fozdar WA Migration and Mobilities Update Conveners Kathy Fagan, ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans), Volunteer WA Coordinator This conference is hosted by arts.uwa.edu.au 3
Program The University Club of Western Australia Tuesday 24 July 2018 Day 1 Migration Update: Modern Slavery and Migration Time Session 8.15 Registration and coffee 9.00 Welcome Chair: Professor Loretta Baldassar Welcome to Country: Professor Len Collard Opening: Professor Kent Anderson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Engagement) Ministerial address: Hon. Paul Papalia CSC, MLA, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests 9.30 PANEL 1 Modern Slavery Chair: Dr Donella Caspersz The aim of this panel is to describe the modern slavery legislation, and discuss issues of modern slavery, human trafficking and migration. 9.30 10.15 Keynote Professor Jennifer Burn, University of Technology Sydney, Director of Anti-Slavery Australia. 10.15 10.30 Questions 10.30-11.00 Morning tea 11.00 12.00 PANEL Chris Evans, Government Strategist, Walk Free Foundation Owen Whittle, Assistant Secretary, Unions WA Kathy Bogoyev, Principal Solicitor, The Humanitarian Group Alexander Coward, Human Trafficking and People Smuggling Section, National Security and Law Enforcement Division, Department of Home Affairs Carey Trundle, Director Migrant Worker & Industry Strategy, Fair Work Ombudsman Dr. Fiona McGaughey, UWA Law School 12.00-12.30 Roundtable Discussions Chair: Dr Donella Caspersz Responding to speakers, considering further policy and programme responses, and suggesting practical and positive ways of moving forward. 12.30 1.30 Lunch 1.30 PANEL 2 Human trafficking Chair: Associate Professor Farida Fozdar The aim of this session is to discuss the intersection between forced labour, human trafficking and migration. 1.30 2.15 Keynote Assoc. Professor Marie Segrave, Monash University, The Border Crossing Observatory 2.15 2.30 Questions 2.30 3.00 Afternoon Tea 3.00 3.45 PANEL Lesa Gale, Manager of Victim Based Crime, Australian Federal Police Kudzayi Nhatarikwa, Team Leader, Red Cross Heather Moore, National Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, The Salvation Army Australia Jessica Smith, Principal Solicitor, Employment Law Centre of WA Ahmed Ademoglu, National Vice-President of CISA (Council of International Students Australia) Professor Jessica Meeuwig, Director, Centre for Marine Futures, UWA 3.45 4.15 Roundtable Discussions: Chair: Associate Professor Farida Fozdar 4.15 4.30 Conclusion Chair: Professor Loretta Baldassar 4 The University of Western Australia
Oceans Institute, UWA, 64 Fairway, Fairway Entrance #4 Wednesday 25 July Day 2 Indicators of Modern Slavery Workshop Time Session 9.00 Welcome and Introductions Chair: Dr Donella Caspersz, UWA Business School 10.30-10.50 Morning tea 12.00 Close Welcome and Workshop Plan Kathy Fagan, Co-Chair WA Freedom Network Part I Overview and Definitions Katy Welch, The Humanitarian Group Part II Identifying Forced Labour and Human Trafficking Jessica Smith, Employment Law Centre WA Case Studies, Small Group Discussion, and Part III: What to do if you suspect a case Naava Brooks, Salvation Army Keynote speakers Jennifer Burn Professor Jennifer Burn of University of Technology, Sydney, is the Director of Anti-Slavery Australia. Anti-Slavery Australia provides access to legal advice and representation for people who have experienced trafficking and slavery and advocates for changes to laws and policies to improve the protection of the rights of people who have been trafficked. Jennifer has had an active involvement in the development of Australia s response to human trafficking and slavery. She was a foundation member of the Australian Government, National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery and continues in that role and is a member of the advisory group for the Retail and Supplier Roundtable, Pledge Against Forced Labour. Marie Segrave Associate Professor Marie Segrave, of Monash University, is a Program Leader at The Border Crossing Observatory. She also works with the Gender and Family Violence Program and the Population, Migration and Social Inclusion program at Monash. She was awarded a prestigious Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher fellowship in 2014, and this research has focused on the intersection of regulation, exploitation and vulnerability in relation to unlawful migrant labour. Marie s work into human trafficking and unlawful migrant labour exploitation has focused primarily on the design, implementation and impact of policy and law. Marie s research has been published widely, and she has contributed to policy analysis nationally and internationally. arts.uwa.edu.au 5
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Conference convenors Loretta Baldassar Donella Caspersz Farida Fozdar Loretta Baldassar is Professor in the Discipline Group of Anthropology and Sociology at The University of Western Australia and Adjunct Principal Research Fellow at Monash University. Loretta has published extensively on transnational migration and settlement issues. Her most recent books include: Chinese Migration to Europe (Palgrave, 2015); and Transnational Families, Migration and the Circulation of Care: (Routledge, 2014). Loretta is Vice President of the International Sociological Association Migration Research Committee and a regional editor for the journal Global Networks. She is currently Chief Investigator on two ARC research projects: Ageing and New Media, and Understanding the Effects of Transnational Mobility on Youth Transitions. Donella Caspersz is in the Management and Organisations discipline of the UWA Business School. In the area of migration studies Donella s research focuses on labour migration. Donella has contributed to publications, conference papers and supervised doctoral research students whose research focuses on matters related to labour migration. Donella s other research areas of employment relations and family business complements this interest in labour migration. Similarly, Donella has publications, conference papers and doctoral students researching matters related to these areas. Farida Fozdar is Associate Professor in Anthropology and Sociology at The University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on race relations and migrant settlement issues (including employment, housing, belonging and service delivery), racism, citizenship and nationalism, and issues to do with refugees and asylum seekers. She works closely with migrant settlement agencies and community organisations. She has published widely in academic outlets, as well as authoring reports to government and research consultancies. Her latest projects are two edited collections on mixed race, a monograph on Australian identity, and several papers on postnationalism. Supported by arts.uwa.edu.au 7
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