Trafficking victims share uncomfortable truth

The horrific realities of human trafficking captured in the documentary Trafficked to Australia, originally intended for Charles Sturt University students, is now available for anyone to watch online.

The documentary draws on interviews with victims of human trafficking, law enforcement agencies and a range of victim support organisations, revealing the terrifying experiences of victims and uncomfortable truths facing border authorities.

Chief Executive Officer of Charles Sturt’s Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), Professor David Widdowson, said during the production of the film it became evident that the stories of the victims should be shared with a wider audience.

“(The documentary) highlights that no country, including Australia, is immune to human trafficking. It is serving to dispel myths, raise awareness and start important conversations,” Professor Widdowson said.

The film’s preview took place in Canberra in May 2022 and was a collaboration between CCES and Salthouse Creative.