Child Labour Policy

Purpose:

Madu Living Pty Ltd is committed to promoting ethical labour practices, upholding human rights, and ensuring the well-being of all individuals. This policy is designed to prohibit and/or eradicate the engagement of child labour within the operations and supply chain of Madu Living Pty Ltd

Scope:

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and any other parties associated with Madu Living Pty Ltd.

Definition:

Child is defined as a person below the age of 18.  Child labour, in accordance with the definition used by the International Labour Organisation, is work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development.  It falls under three categories: 

(1)    The unconditional worst form of child labour, which are internationally defined as slavery, trafficking, debt bondage and other forms of forced labour, forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict, prostitution and pornography, and illicit activities. 

(2)    Labour performed by a child who is under the minimum age specified for that kind of work (as defined by national legislation, in accordance with accepted international standards), and that is thus likely to impede the child’s education and full development. 

(3)    Labour that jeopardises the physical, mental or moral wellbeing of a child, either because of its nature or because of the conditions in which it is carried out, known as “hazardous work”. 

Policy:

Prohibition of Child Labor:

Madu Living Pty Ltd strictly prohibits the engagement of child labour within its operations and supply chain.

Age Verification:

Madu Living Pty Ltd will implement age verification mechanisms to ensure that individuals engaged in work are above the legal working age, as defined by applicable laws and regulations, and in general not less than 15 years.

Compliance with Laws:

Madu Living Pty Ltd will comply with all relevant local and international laws and regulations pertaining to child labour, including the International Labour Organisation's conventions.

Working Conditions:

Madu Living Pty Ltd is committed to providing appropriate working conditions for all employees, in accordance with their age and capabilities. Tasks that may be hazardous or unsuitable for young workers are strictly prohibited.

Supply Chain Responsibility:

Madu Living Pty Ltd expects its suppliers and subcontractors to share the same commitment to eradicating child labour. Suppliers are required to adhere to ethical labour practices and provide assurances that they do not engage in such activities.

Consequences of Violation:

Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, reporting to relevant authorities, and legal action as deemed appropriate.

Reporting Violations:

Employees or individuals who become aware of any violation of this policy are encouraged to report such incidents to Ammon Lammi – Director of Madu Living Pty Ltd
Email: ammon@maduliving.com.au

Grievance Mechanism / Process

An effective, confidential grievance mechanism will be established to ensure that any worker, acting individually or with other workers, can submit a grievance without suffering any prejudice or retaliation of any kind, regarding matters related to child labour. The grievance procedure will include an appeal process for workers who disagree with how a grievance is resolved. The grievance mechanism will be available from the point of recruitment and will be available in workers’ native language or a language the workers understand. Grievance mechanisms will include the ability to report grievances anonymously.

Review and Updates:

This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to ensure its continued relevance and compliance with applicable laws.

Approval:

This policy is approved by Ammon Lammi – Director of Madu Living on 01/07/2024.