Hume City has taken its commitment to Australian manufacturing excellence to a new level by joining the Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) Campaign as a Campaign Supporter.
The appointment was acknowledged at a brief ceremony last week at AMAG licensee Kelly & Windsor, manufacturer of world class alpaca bedding quilts, and attended by Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and Councillor Jack Ogilvie, Mayor of Hume City Council.
“Hume has a strong manufacturing base with good infrastructure. The Council is known for its understanding of the importance of the manufacturing industry to the local economy and the ongoing prosperity of the community.
“By becoming a Campaign Supporter, Hume is now making a strong statement about its commitment to the local industry and we are very proud to be working together,” said Ian Harrison, Chief Executive of the Australian Made, Australian Grown Campaign, at the official launch.
Hume’s announcement was welcomed by Senator the Hon Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
“My personal view is that we should all buy Australian whenever we can. That’s why I wear Australian-made suits and drive an Australian-made car.
“We should be using government procurement to support local jobs and businesses wherever we reasonably can.
“We should also be using it to drive innovation. Like Hume City Council, we are true believers in Australian Made,” said Senator Carr.
Australian Made, Australian Grown is a not-for-profit campaign promoting and administering the green and gold kangaroo logo.
Only products that are registered with AMAG and meet the criteria determined in AMAG’s strict Code of Practice may carry the logo.
Hume joins the City of Ballarat, City of Melbourne, the Rural City of Horsham and the Mornington Peninsula Shire. A number of other councils will join shortly.