Modern Slavery Statement
Open Dock's consolidated revenue is below the AU$100 million threshold that triggers mandatory reporting under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). We are not required to lodge a statement, but we publish this one voluntarily so clients can see how we think about the risk.
This policy sets out how we operate. It does not replace the terms of a signed services agreement, which prevail where they differ.
Last updated: 3 September 2026
1. Our structure and operations
Open Dock (ABN 25 921 304 138) is an Australian procurement and import fulfilment business based in Sydney, New South Wales. We help Australian businesses source products from overseas manufacturers and manage quality control, freight and customs clearance through to delivery in Australia.
2. Our supply chains
We do not manufacture goods ourselves. We engage manufacturers, primarily in Asia, on behalf of our clients, and we contract freight forwarders, customs brokers, and independent inspection agencies to move and check those goods. Our own direct suppliers are software, hosting and professional services providers.
3. Where we consider the risk sits
The highest risk of modern slavery in a business like ours sits several tiers removed from us, in raw material extraction and processing and in lower-tier subcontract manufacturing, categories that are not always visible to a buyer placing an order with a finished-goods factory. Risk indicators we look for include undisclosed subcontracting, migrant labour with recruitment fees, excessive or unrecorded overtime, and withheld identity documents.
4. Steps we take before engaging a supplier
- Verifying the business registration and export history of a manufacturer before recommending it.
- Requiring disclosure of the production site and any subcontractor used for an order.
- Site visits or inspection agency attendance during pre-production and pre-shipment checks, which include a visual review of the working environment.
- Requiring suppliers to accept our Supplier Code of Conduct as a condition of an order.
5. What suppliers commit to
Every supplier we engage on a client's behalf is required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets out our requirements on forced and child labour, wages and hours, freedom of association, health and safety, and disclosure of subcontractors. Read the full code at /supplier-code-of-conduct.
6. Raising a concern
If you become aware of a modern slavery risk or incident connected to an Open Dock order, email info@opendock.com.au. We treat these reports seriously and will follow up with the relevant supplier.
7. Review
We review this statement annually and update it as our understanding of our supply chains develops. This statement does not claim any third-party audit, certification or remediation program; it describes the practical steps we take as a buyer engaging overseas manufacturers.