Modern Slavery Statement

1. Introduction

This Modern Slavery Statement is made pursuant to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) by ProperLoans Pty Ltd (ABN 18 118 785 121). This statement outlines the steps we have taken to identify, assess, and address modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chains.

2. Our Structure and Operations

ProperLoans is an Australian-owned and operated financial comparison service headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Our operations include:

• Operating a digital platform for financial product comparisons
• Providing information and referral services to consumers
• Partnering with financial institutions and service providers
• Engaging technology and marketing service providers

3. Our Supply Chains

Our supply chains primarily consist of:

• Technology Services: Cloud hosting, software development, and IT infrastructure
• Professional Services: Legal, accounting, and consulting services
• Marketing Services: Digital advertising, content creation, and analytics
• Office Services: Office supplies, equipment, and facilities management

The majority of our suppliers are based in Australia, with some international technology service providers.

4. Modern Slavery Risks

We have assessed our operations and supply chains and identified the following potential modern slavery risks:

5. Actions Taken to Address Modern Slavery

We have implemented the following measures to address modern slavery risks:

6. Assessing Effectiveness

We assess the effectiveness of our actions through:

• Annual review of supplier compliance with modern slavery requirements
• Tracking the number of suppliers assessed for modern slavery risks
• Monitoring reports received through our whistleblower mechanism
• Regular board-level review of modern slavery risks and mitigation strategies
• Continuous improvement of our due diligence processes

7. Consultation Process

This statement has been prepared in consultation with relevant stakeholders within ProperLoans, including our procurement, legal, and compliance teams. We are committed to ongoing consultation and collaboration to strengthen our approach to combating modern slavery.

8. Future Commitments

In the coming year, we commit to:

• Enhancing our supplier onboarding process to include modern slavery assessments
• Expanding training programs to all staff members
• Strengthening our grievance mechanisms and remediation processes
• Collaborating with industry peers to share best practices
• Increasing transparency in our supply chain reporting

9. Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of ProperLoans Pty Ltd.