Get your modern slavery statement into shape with broader legal support

This is usually the better option when the real challenge is not just polishing wording, but working out what the statement should actually say. Many businesses need help pulling together information from different teams, describing supply chain exposure accurately, and deciding how much detail to include about due diligence, governance and actions taken. If you are dealing with a first statement, a more complex group structure, or patchy internal information, broader support is often more useful than a narrow review of one draft.

Common issues include how to describe your entity structure, operations and supply chains without overstating visibility or control, how to refer to risk areas in a balanced way, and how to present due diligence steps that are still developing. Businesses also often need help with board-level approval wording, group reporting questions and the difference between aspirational language and statements that can be supported by current practice. Your data collection points, internal use and third-party sharing arrangements all affect the way this should be drafted, including what is known internally and what has been gathered from suppliers.

Yes. That is a common reason businesses use this service. In many cases, the issue is not whether a statement is needed, but how to organise the available information into a document that is coherent and supportable. We can help identify the main reporting themes, flag areas where wording may need to be more careful, and explain what additional internal or supplier input may be useful before the statement is finalised. That process can be particularly helpful where procurement, legal and operations teams hold different parts of the picture.

A template may help with structure, but it often stays too general on the points that matter most, such as where supply chain risk actually sits, what due diligence has really been carried out, and how governance or oversight works in practice. If the wording is broader than your current processes support, the statement can create avoidable exposure later. A more considered draft is usually worthwhile where the business has multiple entities, varied suppliers, customer scrutiny, or procurement pressure from larger counterparties asking for clearer reporting.

It helps to gather your entity structure, a summary of operations, supplier categories, any existing due diligence materials, internal policies, prior statements if you have them, and notes on who is responsible for oversight or approval. If some information is incomplete, that does not necessarily stop the work, but it may affect how certain parts of the statement are framed. The next step is usually to identify what is confirmed, what is still being checked, and where more cautious wording is needed until the underlying information is clearer.

As an online law firm, we eliminate the headaches of paying us by the hour and finding time to meet with a lawyer in person. We charge a fixed fee, with upfront quotes and transparent pricing, and communicate via phone, email and video chat - whichever suits you! You'll be guided through our process by our expert lawyers, who are Australian-qualified and specialise in technology, intellectual property, contract drafting, corporate and commercial law.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from $250 to $2,500 AUD depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Our law firm operates completely online, which means we can help you wherever you are in Australia. We work at The Commons Central - a cool co-working space in Chippendale, Sydney - but our lawyers often work flexibly across various locations.

Our lawyers also work from co-working spaces and home offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, so clients can get help online without needing to meet in person.