A new guide to help textile and clothing manufacturers comply with their legal obligations to workers has been released by labelling and accreditation organisation Ethical Clothing Australia.

 

The development of the guide is the latest initiative of Ethical Clothing Australia, which aims to help local businesses ensure that Australian workers making their products receive fair wages and work in decent conditions.

 

Ethical Clothing Australia’s national manager, Simon McRae, hopes the guide will be of practical assistance to the industry and help them to navigate their obligations under the Award.

 

“Many Australian manufacturers are operating in a difficult economic climate. We believe it’s important to support the businesses that are committed to manufacturing in Australia, and equip them with the tools they need to comply with their legal obligations to Australian workers,” Mr McRae said.

 

Given many manufacturers in the industry speak Chinese and Vietnamese, the guide to the Award has also been translated into these languages.

 

The 54 page guide is available free of charge via the Ethical Clothing Australia website; www.ethicalclothingaustralia.org.au