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Campaign targets migrant 'slavery'

A government-funded campaign has been launched on television and cinemas nationally, aiming to raise awareness of modern-day slavery.

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By Katrina Yu

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A government- funded campaign has been launched on television and cinemas nationally, aiming to raise awareness of modern- day slavery.

It tells stories of migrant workers being exploited in domestic and labour-intensive industries.

Many arrive voluntarily, but are then trapped in vulnerable situations, while others are trafficked in by force.

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Since 2003 the government has put more than $50 million into anti-slavery and anti-trafficking initiatives. Katrina Yu has this special report.

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