Australia, Japan face forced labour risks

WASHINGTON DC — A new report from the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) warns that imports linked to Uyghur forced labour are being redirected into Australia and Japan as the United States and European Union tighten border controls on high‑risk products.

The study argues that forced labour risks are being “redistributed, not eliminated” as companies route cotton textiles, solar inputs and other strategic goods towards markets with weaker enforcement.