Core Labour Requirements Policy Statement

AHE and AHE Global has ensured its operations meet all of the core labour requirements. These include:

The prohibition on the use of child labour, except in identified circumstances:

We know and understand the statutory legal minimum ages of employing children in each State of our operation, and the school leaving age and any other conditions that apply;
Those under 18 only conduct hazardous or heavy work within the context of an approved apprenticeship or traineeship; and
We ensure that at all times any person employed between the ages of 15 and 18 are paid according to the relevant modern award/EBA and that such employment is not harmful to their health or development.

The prohibition on all forms of forced labour:

We do not restrict workers, withhold funds for payment of obligations (unless required by law – eg Child Support payments), withhold passports or identification documents from them;
All employees are recruited into roles and paid minimum rates as prescribed by the relevant modern award/EBA;
All employees are verified to have the right to live and work in Australia and New Zealand under the relevant visa, residency or citizenship requirements.

Ensuring our workplace is free from all forms of discrimination:

We strive to have a diverse workforce in terms of age, ethnicity, gender and other characteristics;
When recruiting for roles, we select the best candidate for the role without discrimination;
We ensure all employees are presented with equal opportunity to apply for other internal roles, promotion, salary increase and advancement;
We maintain a strict anti-discrimination policy in compliance with Australian and New Zealand Law.

Allowing our workers the right to Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining.

We comply with the provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 in relation to Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining and the other general protections afforded in Australia and New Zealand;
Employees are the right to join or refuse to join a worker organization, without sanction or undue influence;
Employees have the right to be represented by a registered industrial organization in accordance with the Act;
Employees have the right to bargain collectively and participate in industrial activity in accordance with the Act.

Statement of Commitment – PEFC

Australian Homeware Enterprises Pty Ltd is committed to managing its entire operations in an environmentally responsible manner, to ensure the protection of the environment for this and future generations. Achievement of the objectives of these principles is a primary management responsibility as well as the responsibility of every Australian Homeware Enterprises Pty Ltd’s employee.

As part of its Environment Policy, Australian Homeware Enterprises Pty Ltd has implemented a Chain of Custody (CoC) management system, certified to the Standards of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). In implementing its PEFC CoC management system, Australian Homeware Enterprises Pty Ltd commits to:

• implement and manage its CoC system to meet all the requirements of the relevant PEFC Chain of Custody Standards, Directives and Guidance Documents;

• inform its personnel, customers, contractors and suppliers of its CoC certification, and ensure its wood purchasing and selling activities comply with the requirements of the PEFC Chain of Custody Standards

• ensuring all personnel performing work affecting the implementation and maintenance of the CoC system are competent based on appropriate training, education, skills and experience, and are provided with opportunities for on-going training and professional development;

• provide the infrastructure and technical facilities needed for the effective implementation and maintenance of the company’s CoC system;

• keep and maintain records necessary to provide evidence of conformity with the requirements of the CoC system;

• conduct yearly internal audits to ensure on-going effective implementation of the CoC system;

• verify and establish the origin of all certified materials to ensure they do not come from controversial sources, including requesting self-declaration documents from suppliers;

• provide to its customers the necessary documentation verifying its compliance with the CoC system; and update and improve its CoC system to continually meet the requirements of the PEFC Standards.

In all circumstances, we have implemented whichever is the highest requirement – whether it be Australian and New Zealand Law or Law core requirements into our operation. To ensure compliance, we have completed a self-assessment and keep records to demonstrate compliance. The implementation of our commitment is then independently audited by our Certification Body annually.

To read AHE “Self Declaration Committing to Chain of Custody values” document, click here.

To read AHE “Modern Slavery and Ethical Sourcing Policy”, click here.

To read AHE “Modern Slavery Statement”, click here.

To read AHE Certificates, click here.

To read AHE Global “Self Declaration Committing to Chain of Custody values” document, click here.

To read AHE Global Certificates, click here.

AHE and AHE Global are committed to implementing and maintaining the chain of custody requirements in accordance with PEFC ST 2002:2020 and PEFC ST 2001:2020.

Core Labour Requirements Policy Statement

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