CEO MESSAGE

FY2025 was Co-operative Supermarkets Australia's (CSA) initial year preparing for mandatory reporting under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).  As a lean organisation with limited internal resources, CSA used this period to build foundational understanding of its obligations and to plan how it would begin assessing modern slavery risks across its supplier base.

While no formal policies or structured programs were in place during FY2025, CSA recognises the important role independent supermarkets play in supporting ethical and transparent supply chains.  This preparatory phase has informed the more developed governance framework that commenced in FY2026.

CSA remains committed to continuous improvement as our modern slavery program matures.

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James Lane

Chief Executive Officer

Co-operative Supermarkets Australia