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More important than ever to by genuine Aussie products

DURING Australian Made Week (June 6­–12), shoppers and businesses are being urged to seek out and buy genuine Aussie products bearing the trusted green-and-gold kangaroo logo to support our country’s makers and growers, as well as safeguard against access and supply issues illuminated by the pandemic.

According to KPMG’s 2021 Family Business Survey 67 per cent of all businesses are family-owned and operated, with more than half of the nation’s workforce employed by a family business.
The same Roy Morgan survey found that nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of participants are concerned about the number of products sold in Australia that are made overseas.
Australian Made Chief Executive, Ben Lazzaro, said Australian Made Week was a great time to draw attention to the benefits of buying local.
“The pandemic has really opened many people’s eyes to the importance of locally made products and how we can all play our part, including businesses, by prioritising Aussie products to help strengthen the economy,” Lazzaro said.
“Roy Morgan research shows that 93 per cent of Australians believe it is important to build up local manufacturing to protect Australians from problems with the supply of products made overseas.
“When you buy Australian Made, you have a direct economic impact on the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Australians throughout the supply chain.
“Australian Made Week is also a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on the interesting and inspiring people behind the 4,200-plus businesses that consider their Australian Made certification as a badge of honour.”
Television presenter, writer, lawyer, maker, business owner and Australian Made Week Ambassador Adam Liaw said it’s more important than ever to support Australian businesses and, in turn, help the economy move forward.
“Covid reminded all of us that we need to think and buy local – and move away from reliance on imported goods – if we’re going to have manufacturing self-sufficiency and reliable supply chains, ensuring we can obtain products we want, when we want them,” he said.
“We are absolutely spoilt for choice in Australia as we have the best products in the world, manufactured and grown to the highest standards right here in our own backyard.
“Buying Australian Made comes with a feel-good factor as you’re making a socially, economically, and environmentally responsible choice with far-reaching benefits.
“I’m encouraging people to get involved in Australian Made Week by asking when they’re making purchases – whether it’s flowers, woks or socks – to go for Australian Made or Grown and make buying local a regular shopping habit for the other 51 weeks of the year.”
Learn more about Australian Made Week and find genuine Aussie products at australianmadeweek.com.au.