James Cockayne

James Cockayne

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James Cockayne serves as the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner and has been vocal about the exploitation of migrant workers in the agricultural sector, particularly in relation to labour hire companies operating in the Coffs Harbour region. Recently, he has been in the news for alleging that NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh has been aware of these issues for a long time, claiming that a system of exploitation has been perpetuated by these firms, exposing workers to modern slavery risks.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
53,236
Power
2,881$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 6.00 0.21% +0% 25,499,884 53,236 $1,380,000 2,881$
Totals 1 25,499,884 53,236 $1,380,000 2,881$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: NSW anti-slavery commissioner James Cockayne alleged exploitation by labour hire companies in a parliamentary inquiry. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Labor backbenchers push for urgent crackdown on rogue labour hire operators

Australia Australia: James Cockayne is the independent NSW anti-slavery commissioner who has been accused by Gurmesh Singh of lacking impartiality due to his donations to the Labor Party. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh calls for James Cockayne to resign as anti-slavery commissioner over Labor donations

Australia Australia: James Cockayne is the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner who alleged that Gurmesh Singh has been on notice about the exploitation of migrant workers. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald: NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh ‘on notice’ by Anti-slavery commissioner over labour hire firms in Coffs Harbour electorate