THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Minister for Defence Materiel and Science
Sunday, 30 May 2010
066/2010
200,000 new Aussie made uniforms to hit the shelves
More than 200,000 new Australian-made camouflage uniforms are expected
to hit the shelves from July 1, Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Materiel
and Science said today.
The news follows the signing of new $30 million clothing contracts with
Australian textile companies, Australian Defence Apparel and TE Pty Ltd.
“This contract is good news for Australian troops, good news for Australia’s
textile industry, and good for the future of Australian textile jobs,” Mr Combet
said.
“Australian Defence Apparel and TE Pty Ltd will together provide more than
200,000 sets of Australian Defence Force combat uniforms used on
operations and in Australia.
“Today’s announcement is welcome news for the textile, clothing and footwear
industry, with all the uniforms manufactured in Australia, by Australians and
using Australian fabric.
“In total, the contracts valued at more than $30 million will help to secure the
future of more than 100 manufacturing jobs in Victoria.
“Meanwhile, Australian troops can be confident they are getting the quality
equipment they need for operations and in Australia.”
Australian Defence Apparel will supply the Australian Defence Force with
Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniforms and Disruptive Pattern Desert
Uniforms from Bendigo, Victoria.
TE Pty Ltd will provide Disruptive Pattern Navy Uniforms and Disruptive
Pattern Desert Uniforms from West Footscray, Victoria.
Bruck Textiles Pty Ltd will make the material for the uniforms in Wangaratta,
Victoria.
Media contacts:
Tim Fitzsimmons (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7620 or 0447 202 469
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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