The product has undergone its last substantial transformation in Australia.
So what’s a substantial transformation, packaging?
Ah, now this is the good one
Product of Australia
All of the product’s significant ingredients come from Australia; and All, or nearly all of the manufacturing or processing has been carried out in Australia.
So make sure the words under the kangaroo say “Product of Australia” not “Australian Made”
This is the legislation, COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 a hard read, but as they say in theguide above, theres no substitute for the Act.
I wanted to go on a big speil and talk about it a bit, but i’ve not had mych time to sit down. Suffice to say i think we have really well reasoned country of origin legislation, and consumer protection generally in this country. Even if its appliaction isn’t always ideal.
Theres a list of Aussie made goods here Australian Made
Is Australian made actually Australian made or is another scam like nearly every other sticker on a product?
Because some shit designed in Aus, built in China, and packed in Aus is not what I would consider Australian Made.
The details are here:
https://australianmade.com.au/why-buy-australian-made/about-the-logo/
Basically, if it has the Australian Made Australian Grown logo it’s predominantly grown, made, and packaged in Australia.
So what’s a substantial transformation, packaging?
Ah, now this is the good one
Product of Australia
So make sure the words under the kangaroo say “Product of Australia” not “Australian Made”
This is a good (readable) guide Avoiding unfair business practices - a guide for businesses and legal practitioners - ACCC
This is the legislation, COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 a hard read, but as they say in theguide above, theres no substitute for the Act.
I wanted to go on a big speil and talk about it a bit, but i’ve not had mych time to sit down. Suffice to say i think we have really well reasoned country of origin legislation, and consumer protection generally in this country. Even if its appliaction isn’t always ideal.