Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement – Anytime Cleaners

Introduction

At Anytime Cleaners, we recognize our ethical and legal responsibility to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are eliminated from our operations and supply chain. As an organization providing cleaning services across Australia, we acknowledge the risks associated with employment practices in the industry and commit to upholding fair labor standards, ensuring dignity, fairness, and respect for all workers. 

This statement, developed under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), outlines our efforts to prevent, detect, and address modern slavery risks in our business, our suppliers, and the broader industry.

1. Understanding Modern Slavery

Modern slavery includes various forms of exploitation, including:

1. Forced labor – Individuals coerced into work through threats or deception.

2. Debt bondage – Workers trapped by financial obligations they cannot repay.

3. Human trafficking – Individuals recruited, transported, and exploited through force.

4. Child labor – Minors employed in unacceptable working conditions.

5. Exploitative working conditions – Workers subjected to excessive hours, withheld wages, or dangerous environments.

As part of the cleaning industry, Anytime Cleaners acknowledges that high-risk areas exist, including subcontracting, migrant labor employment, and informal hiring practices. We take a proactive stance in eliminating exploitation and ensuring fair employment opportunities.

2. Governance & Ethical Framework

To combat modern slavery, Anytime Cleaners has established a robust governance model, including:

• Board-level oversight ensuring ethical compliance.

• Supplier Code of Conduct, requiring ethical labor practices from all partners.

• Independent audit mechanisms to identify and mitigate risks.

• Whistleblower Protection Policies for safe reporting of unethical practices.

Additionally, our compliance team monitors industry developments and best practices to continuously improve our anti-slavery framework.

3. Supply Chain Accountability

We recognize the importance of transparent supply chain management and have implemented rigorous supplier review protocols:

• Pre-engagement due diligence – Background checks on supplier employment practices.

• Contractual labor standards – Mandatory clauses prohibiting exploitation in contracts.

• Supplier self-assessment programs – Ensuring ongoing compliance with fair labor laws.

• Unannounced audits & site inspections – Randomized workplace evaluations for subcontractors.

• Collaboration with ethical sourcing bodies – Partnering with advocacy organizations to strengthen supplier accountability.

Any supplier found violating modern slavery policies faces immediate contract termination and reporting to relevant authorities.

4. Employment Rights & Worker Well-being

At Anytime Cleaners, worker welfare is our highest priority. We ensure that all employees—permanent, temporary, or contract-based—experience:

• Fair wages aligned with industry standards.

• Guaranteed entitlements, including sick leave and holiday benefits.

• Safe working conditions, free from hazardous environments.

• Freedom of movement, ensuring no restriction on employee rights.

• Access to legal support, should grievances arise.

We also have zero tolerance for:

• Retaining employee passports or identification documents.

• Wage deductions as a form of punishment.

• Threats or intimidation against workers.

To ensure compliance, we conduct regular employee satisfaction surveys and encourage anonymous feedback channels.

5. Training & Employee Education

We actively empower our workforce through modern slavery awareness training, including:

• Recognizing signs of exploitation in industry hiring practices.

• Steps to report unethical working conditions confidentially.

• Legal rights of workers, ensuring every employee understands protections.

• Obligations for contractors & site managers to prevent forced labor.

Through interactive workshops, we strengthen employee awareness, ensuring everyone understands how to prevent modern slavery within the cleaning industry.

6. Industry Collaboration & Legal Compliance

Anytime Cleaners adheres to:

• Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

• Fair Work Australia guidelines on labor standards.

• International Labor Organization (ILO) fair employment principles.

• United Nations Global Compact human rights frameworks.

We also partner with anti-slavery advocacy groups, including:

• The Walk Free Foundation (global anti-slavery initiative).

• Fair Trade Australia (ensuring ethical employment practices).

• The Australian Cleaning Contractors Association (ACCA) for industry-wide collaboration.

By working alongside policymakers, we contribute to wider industry reforms, ensuring cleaning professionals receive ethical treatment.

7. Reporting & Enforcement Measures

Confidential whistleblower systems allow workers to report concerns regarding:

• Underpayment or wage theft.

• Forced labor practices in subcontracting arrangements.

• Harassment, threats, or workplace intimidation.

• Unsafe working environments violating fair labor laws.

Reports are handled with full confidentiality and reviewed by an independent compliance team.

Additionally, we conduct annual compliance audits, ensuring complete alignment with modern slavery prevention policies.

8. Case Study: Ethical Hiring in Action

In 2024, Anytime Cleaners implemented a hiring reform targeting ethical employment practices. Key highlights include:

• Switching to verified employment agencies, eliminating third-party recruiters with unclear hiring practices.

• Introducing digital wage tracking, ensuring automatic payment of fair wages.

• Expanding worker rights support, connecting employees to legal advisors.

As a result, employee satisfaction increased by 35%, and subcontractor compliance rates improved across all audited vendors.

This case study demonstrates our commitment to long-term ethical reform, setting industry standards for fair hiring.

9. Future Commitments & Continuous Improvement

To strengthen our stance against modern slavery, Anytime Cleaners will:

• Expand real-time supply chain monitoring, improving transparency.

• Develop an independent audit panel, ensuring unbiased reviews.

• Implement AI-driven risk assessments, detecting vulnerabilities in hiring practices.

• Engage in wider advocacy, supporting nationwide anti-slavery reforms.

Through continuous policy evolution, we aim to establish gold-standard ethical employment within the cleaning industry.

10. Conclusion & Contact Information

Anytime Cleaners remains fully dedicated to eliminating modern slavery from all business operations. Through stringent governance, supplier accountability, worker welfare initiatives, and transparent reporting mechanisms, we ensure ethical employment and fair treatment for all.

For further inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or reporting concerns, please contact Anytime Cleaners via: 📧 info@anytimecleaners.com.