00:02The green and gold kangaroo has been a symbol of Aussie pride for four decades.
00:07We can go anywhere and there's no challenge on quality, government stability, reliability.
00:15These purees made from Bundaberg produce bear the logo, but so do products that aren't entirely local.
00:23I think people are still confused around what is actually Australian made, grown, produced versus packed.
00:29Like all of these different terms.
00:31A claim isn't necessarily about what's in a product, it can refer to where it was produced.
00:38Items with significant Australian ingredients and wholly processed here can receive a kangaroo logo.
00:44So can products that undergo substantial transformation, even without local ingredients.
00:51For the average person, quickly ducking into Coles or Woolies to grab their groceries on the way home.
00:57Who's going to understand the transformation loophole?
01:00As manufacturers opt for cheaper imports, farmers worry the labelling system could be abused.
01:06Peter Howlett switched to growing soybeans after imported navy beans and peanuts ate into his market share.
01:13If we can't compete, our businesses don't survive, we're not out there farming.
01:18The Department of Industry, Science and Resources declined an interview and referred the ABC to the country of origin labelling
01:26laws.
01:27The legislation requires products with a kangaroo logo to include a bar chart showing the percentage of Aussie ingredients.
01:34It's something farmers hope consumers notice.
01:37Ask for Australian.
01:39You know, I really demand Australian.
01:40You know, I really demand Australian.
01:41The Department of Industry is a good company.
01:42The Department of Industry is a good company.
01:42The Department of Industry is a good company.
01:42The Department of Industry is a good company.
01:43The Department of Industry is a good company.
01:43The Department of Industry is a good company.
01:43The Department of Industry is a good company.
01:43The Department of Industry is a good company.
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