The Wire

Policies designed to help victims of human trafficking are failing, according to a new report into anti-trafficking policies in eight countries – including Australia. The Collateral Damage report, conducted by the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women, found that government policies and practices designed to stop the trade in human beings often violate the human rights of trafficked people and migrant workers. Elaine Pearson is the author of the Australian chapter of the report, and she is speaking about how Australia has so far responded to the problem.