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How much Aussie does it take to be Australian Made

18 Jul 05:40am

Filed under: Australian Made, Debate, Labelling Laws, Xenophon

Every Australian is passionate and parochial about our “Australian Made” label. We all identify with the iconic green and gold kangaroo logo proudly representing products – food, clothing or materials – manufactured in Australia which helps customers recognise and buy Aussie goods.

But how far do you go in determining whether a product is wholly made in Australia and deserves to wear the famous label? Independent Senator Nick Xenophon wants the Government to urgently change the law to make it illegal for products made with foreign produce to be labeled “Australian Made”.

While Xeonphon’s suggestion is laudable in theory, it’s, at best, overly simplistic and probably just populist.

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Mary says:

08:30am | 10/12/11

I prefer to purchase meat, smallgoods, vegetables, fruit and dairy products are totally grown and produced in Australia, because we can produce these item in abundance in Australia and know they are more healthy - also production can provide employment for our people. I don’t have unreal expectations, I realize… Read more »
Brett Watson says:

04:39pm | 07/10/09

The terms “Australian Made” and “Australian Owned” do not reveal the actual Australian level of inputs and are in fact quite Un-Australian in their usage requirements. To remedy this problem a new “Australian Authenticity Logo” has been unveiled. Visit http://www.ozcompliance.com.au to see what is behind the labels and logos such… Read more »

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