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Unions want federal 'Buy Australian' law
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Manufacturing
Government expenditure
Industry assistance
Government procurement
Australia
Description
The ACTU is calling for all Australian political parties to support a 'Buy Australian' Act, that would require major government projects and services to use locally manufactured goods, such as steel, iron, clothing and equipment.
A similar 'Buy American' provision was used by the US Government in 2009 to stimulate the economy after the GFC and continues to operate within the US government purchasing guidelines.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2016
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
11 Oct 2016
