ACCORDING to Roy Morgan Research, if every household across the country, spent an additional $10 a week on purchasing Australian made products, it would generate an extra $5 Billion into the local economy annually; and potentially, the creation of up to 11,000 additional, new jobs.
The same research says that 93 percent of Australians prefer buying products made in Australia, and that nine out of ten Aussies believe we should be producing more products locally, following the COVID pandemic.
The newly introduced, Australian Made Week provides Australians with the opportunity to take a moment, to consciously reassess their choices, to reevaluate their shopping habits and make the decision to prioritise purchasing Australian made products.
Australian Made Chief Executive Ben Lazzaro echoed the sentiment, saying Australian Made Week was a great time to focus on the benefits of buying local.
“When you buy Australian Made, not only are you getting products made to some of the highest standards in the world, you create jobs, now and into the future, and support thousands of Australians throughout the supply chain.
“Manufacturing is an essential part of our economy. Every Australian Made product purchased is directly supporting a sector of 900,000 people and thousands of businesses across the supply chain. One job in manufacturing produces three to four jobs in other parts of the economy,” he said.
Learn more about Australian Made Week and find genuine Aussie products at www.australianmadeweek.com.au.
