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Online Shopping continues to grow
Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) May 06, 2012 Online shopping is on the lips of millions of Australians, but it was not always this way. Online retailing was made possible by technological innovations that occurred over time, and it took years for … Continue reading
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The Clever Country – if only
The Clever Country – if only! © Roger La Salle 2011 www.matrixthinking.com Australians are indeed clever Australian engineers and scientists are indeed world class, much like New Zealanders we “punch much above our weight”. Numerous examples could be cited including … Continue reading
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Celebrating Australia Day with Chinese made items
This article appeared in the Sunshine Coast Daily… THE Federal Government should consider ways to make sure Australia Day products were made in Australia, former Australia Day Committee chairman Lisa Curry said yesterday. She was speaking after it was revealed … Continue reading
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Reply from SIMPLOT (Birdseye) to a BAM website visitor re using imported produce in their products.
This is a reply that was received by a BuyAustralianMade website visitor (Fiona) after sending an email to Birdseye asking for an explanation about using imported vegetables in their products. “We refer to your recent email enquiry regarding Birds Eye frozen … Continue reading
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What sort of Australia do you want in 20 years time?
The Australia I want to live in – treats people with respect, still makes things, is capable of being self-sustaining, determines its own future, provides an increasing range of employment opportunities, encourages people to have a go and has maximized … Continue reading
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Australian Manufacturing
There is a lot of discussion about Australian manufacturing at the moment AND so there should be. But it should not stop at discussion there needs to be action otherwise future generations in Australia will be burdened with an insecure future in … Continue reading
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We must Buy Australian Made
Why we must buy australian made. Continue reading
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Channel 31 Community TV Buy Australian Made Advertisement
I am determined to make more people aware that buying Australian made is crucial to the economic future of the Australian nation. To compliment the other marketing and promotions we do to increase awareness of Australian made products we have … Continue reading
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Today Tonight segment – Australian Fruit and Veg
Participated in a segment aired on the Today Tonight on Feb 17 2011. The segment highlighted inadequate labelling laws and that some retailers do not apply the labelling laws that currently exist. There are certainly issues relating to compliance and enforcement. The penalities when caught … Continue reading
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Retailers threaten to go offshore
I found this article in “the australian”, online buys prompt retail investigation. The article refers to complaints from “traditional” retailers relating to the increase in online shopping. The traditional retailers mentioned were Harvey Norman and Myer. Sure Myer has been in business … Continue reading
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