Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Victoria
House Clearance Victoria is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This statement outlines our approach, including a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, secure reporting channels, and an annual review process to continuously strengthen safeguards. We recognise that as a provider of domestic and commercial clearance services in Victoria, our responsibility extends beyond direct employees to contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers who support our house clearance services.
Our commitment to eradicating forced labour and exploitation applies to every part of the business including estate clearances, rubbish removal, storage handling and logistics. Victoria house clearance operations must adhere to our codes of conduct and procurement standards. We require all partners to declare compliance with anti-slavery laws and to support independent verification.
To put policy into practice we operate a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery. Any evidence or credible allegation of forced labour, debt bondage, or human trafficking will trigger immediate action: suspension of the supplier, investigation and, where necessary, termination of contracts. Our House Clearance Victoria teams are trained to spot indicators of exploitation and to escalate concerns promptly.
Supplier audits and due diligence
We maintain a risk-based supplier audit programme. Audits combine document review, worker interviews (where practicable), and on-site inspections. Key elements of our supplier checks include:
- Verification of employment contracts and wage records
- Checks on recruitment fees and third-party labour providers
- Assessment of working hours, health and safety provisions and accommodation standards
Where risks are identified we require corrective action plans and we follow up to confirm remediation. House-clearance Victoria procurement teams interface with suppliers to deliver training and to embed ethical sourcing practices. Suppliers failing to comply with our standards face suspension pending corrective measures or contract termination in line with our procurement policy.
Reporting channels and protections
Reporting channels are available to employees, contractors and external stakeholders who wish to raise concerns. We provide confidential routes for reporting, including anonymised whistleblowing mechanisms and direct reporting to senior compliance staff. All reports are taken seriously and are investigated promptly and impartially. We guarantee that individuals who report in good faith will be protected from retaliation and that privacy will be respected to the fullest extent possible.
Our internal compliance team documents every allegation and the steps taken to investigate and resolve it. We use a case management approach to ensure transparency and accountability. If a report reveals criminal activity, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement and relevant authorities while supporting affected individuals.
Training and awareness form a core part of our prevention strategy. All staff involved in operations, procurement and partner management undertake mandatory modules on recognising signs of modern slavery, safe referral routes and our ethical supply chain requirements. HV house-clearance managers receive enhanced training to ensure consistent application of policy across regions.
We monitor performance through a set of KPIs including audit completion rates, remedial action timescales and the number of reported incidents. These indicators help us refine controls and prioritise high-risk areas in our domestic and commercial clearing services.
Finally, the statement and our policies are subject to an annual review to ensure they remain effective and aligned with evolving legal standards and best practice. The review examines audit results, training uptake, incident trends and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement. This Modern Slavery Statement is endorsed at senior management level and forms part of our ongoing commitment to ethical operations across all House Clearance Victoria activities.