28 新西兰各公司敦促现代奴隶制法保护出口和声誉。 28 New Zealand firms urge modern slavery law to protect exports and reputation.

由28个新西兰企业和投资者组成的一个联盟管理着2 150亿美元的资产,敦促政府通过现代奴隶制立法,指出出口市场和全球竞争力面临的风险。 A coalition of 28 New Zealand businesses and investors, managing $215 billion in assets, is urging the government to pass modern slavery legislation, citing risks to export markets and global competitiveness. 他们警告说,如果没有明确的法律,新西兰可以成为与强迫劳动、童工和人口贩运有关的商品的“软入境点”。 They warn that without clear laws, New Zealand could become a "soft entry point" for goods linked to forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking. 该团体,包括主要银行和金融公司,呼吁设立一个现代奴隶制专员,并紧急开展政治合作,以符合国际标准,保护工人和国家声誉。 The group, including major banks and financial firms, calls for a modern slavery commissioner and urgent political cooperation to align with international standards and protect workers and the nation’s reputation.