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A new program for forced marriage survivors goes some way to addressing gaps in early intervention, the Australian Red Cross says.

A Global Slavery Index report found the number of people living in modern slavery in Australia had more than doubled in the past four years. As incidents rise, so too does the nation's response, evidenced by an increase in reported cases and government funding. By Melissa Halliday.

Australia is not immune to the rapidly growing global problem of modern slavery. In fact, new research has found the number of people living in modern slavery has more than doubled in the past four years, rising to an estimated 41,000.

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Survivors face multiple barriers to securing adequate housing, including a lack of reliable income and restrictive visa rules.