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Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries: planning for the future answers

Answers for Activity 1

Record the two ways the Australian Government aims to strengthen industry competitiveness for the future. What will this mean for the TCF Industry in the future?

Investing for future growth is based on:

the pursuit of sound macroeconomic conditions and microeconomic conditions
a suite of business programs framed around the three drivers of economic growth:
- innovation
- investment
- international competitiveness.

This will mean in the future the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry will be influenced by innovation, levels of investment and be modified by changes to make the industry competitive globally.

Answers for Activity 2

Explain the significance of the Australian textiles, clothing, footwear and leather (TCFL) industries in Australia's economy. List the reasons why the (TCFL) industries occupy a key position in Australia's economic and social landscape.

The TCFL industries are a major employer of Australians in cities and regional locations. The TCFL industries are also becoming a growing and significant exporter.

Answers for Activity 3

Explain why Action Agenda is important for the TCFL industry.

The Action Agenda is important for the TCFL Industry because the long planning strategies aim to support this important Australian industry through a restructuring period. This support will enable growth and development to the industry.
List the five thematic working groups the TCFL Action Agenda Advisory Board was established to oversee.

The five thematic areas are:
- supply chain management
- market development
- innovation and technology
- skills, education and training
- information technology.

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List the recommendations made here for the Australian TCF and L Industry. Evaluate these recommendations.

The recommendations made for the Australian TCFL Industry are:

build on natural and competitive advantages of our natural fibre supply, e.g. wool and cotton. This is a positive suggestion as we currently have a monopoly with the quality of our wool product. A negative may involve the finance to support the research into fibre blending.**
stimulate innovation in production of synthetic fibres.
develop innovative blends of natural and synthetic fibres.
develop technical textiles.
develop environmental sustainability of textiles in production, sustainability and recycling textiles.

** An example of how you might evaluate the recommendations is provided for one only.

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Record the five Government objectives that are to drive the changes required to achieve the 2012 TCFL vision.

The five objectives that are to drive the changes in the TCFL industry are:

internationalisation of supply chains
pursuit of niche brands
innovation in and along supply chains
repositioning the Australian TCFL industry
restructuring the industry and its relationship with the government.

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Imagine you are a textile worker in 2012. Describe the nature of your work compared to 2003. In your answer refer to working conditions and type of work.

As a textile worker in 2012 you now have astute educational and training qualifications, your job attracts a positive image, you communicate within the industry electronically, work with great industry innovation, design and create for global niche markets, you think global and your business is internationally competitive.