Steps taken by the Australian government to protect the Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Leather (TCFL) industry in the State of Victoria has come under fire from unions because of its alleged exploitation of outworkers.

Michele O`Neil, Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union secretary in Victoria confronted Manufacturing Industry Minister, Rob Hulls, outside the policy launch in Melbourne. She charged that the government had broken its promise to ensure that all government tenders - involving millions of dollars in uniforms and footwear - went to companies that paid fair wages and offered good working conditions.

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