Greater emphasis on CoO and improved procurement procedures

In the wake of impending manufacturing losses in SA, VIC and NSW, Australian Made recently sought Government support for local manufacturers, via submissions to the Minister for Industry and the Inquiry into Commonwealth Procurement Procedures. The submissions focussed on greater emphasis on the promotion of country-of-origin branding, and improved procurement procedures.

Australian businesses should have access to an agreed symbol which they can use to clearly brand their products as Australian that is promoted consistently and widely in global markets by our public and private sectors. Australian Made is encouraging the federal Government to strategically re-engage with the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo, Australia’s only registered country-of-origin certification trade mark, and encourage its use and promotion by Government departments.

Furthermore, Government procurement is an important source of demand in the domestic marketplace and wherever possible decisions about Government expenditure should be seen as an investment by the community in the future capacity and competitiveness of industry in Australia. 

For more information on these submissions, email info@australianmade.com.au or call 1800 350 520.