Human Trafficking Reports Have Almost Doubled in 5 Years, Police Say

Human Trafficking Reports Have Almost Doubled in 5 Years, Police Say

Many forms of human trafficking in Australia have risen alarmingly in the past year. Reports of exit trafficking—where a person is taken or sent overseas and then has their passport taken from them so they have no choice but to remain, often illegally—have jumped by more than 100 percent between 2024/25 and the previous year. Meanwhile, reports of human trafficking and modern slavery have reached record highs. In its latest report on the issue, …

Human trafficking reports “skyrocket” in Australia as exit trafficking doubles

Australia is facing a mounting human trafficking crisis, with recent figures from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) showing a sharp rise in exit trafficking and other forms of modern slavery. Experts warn the new data may be just the tip of the iceberg. Key numbers & year-on-year changes In the 2024-25 financial year, the AFP recorded 420 reports of human trafficking and modern slavery offences, up from 382 the year before — a jump of about 1…