Supporting Australia's Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industry Program

Overview

The purpose of the grant is to support an industry-led campaign to help consumers choose ethically-sourced Australian textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) products and ensure supply chains are legally compliant. The grant will support economic recovery and growth in the Australian TCF industry by driving demand for Australian products, supporting Australian jobs and manufacturing. It contributes to achieving Outcome 1 of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources portfolio budget statement to: support economic growth, productivity and job creation for all Australians by investing in science, technology and commercialisation, growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions, and supporting resources. The outcomes of the grant are to: build a more transparent, legally compliant and ethical supply chain for TCF products provide businesses with greater access to Ethical Clothing Australia’s (ECA) accreditation services enable Australian TCF businesses to better tap into the growing demand for ethically produced clothing ensure better compliance with minimum ethical standards, including relevant labour regulations  support secure jobs and improved working conditions protect and uphold the rights of Australian garment workers who are typically from vulnerable backgrounds.  The intended objectives of the grant are: to expand and promote ECA’s accreditation arrangement across Australia to support ECA’s transition towards self-sufficiency increased demand for Australian products improved consumer information on ethical TCF products and businesses.