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Should multinational chain stores, such as Walmart and Costco, be allowed to set up in Australia?
- No (83%, 45 Votes)
- Yes (17%, 9 Votes)
Total Voters: 54
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July 22nd, 2007
Ausbuy are very thankful for the support we receive from various Australian companies. Please take the time to visit their websites and support Australian Owned and Made.
Alex Gow Funerals
100% Australian and family owned for over 160 Years.
hhtp://www.alexgowfunerals.com
Australian Battery House
Primary batteries, household batteries. Superheavy duty, alkaline. Sizes AA, AAA, C, D, 9v, 6v.
http://www.batteryhouse.com.au
Australian Recruiting
Australian Recruiting is a wholly Australian owned and operated national recruitment business. We recruit in virtually all markets in both industrial and white-collar and also are Australia’s leading specialists in Skilled Migration.
http://www.australianrecruiting.com
Bega Cheese
Bega Cheese is an Australian dairy co-operative, owned by 100 dairy farmers in the Bega Valley. We manufacture natural cheddar cheese and processed cheddar cheese products, and operate the largest cheese cutting, packaging and processing factory in the southern hemisphere.
Bega cheese creates a genuine Australian product of recognised quality and supplies value-added cheese products into the retail and foodservice sectors, both in Australia and around the world.
Beerenberg Farm
Beerenberg Farm is located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills and is an award winning manufacturer of high quality jams and condiments.
Beerenberg’s products are sold throughout Australia in gourmet food shops and selected supermarkets.
Bickford’s
Established in 1874, the Bickford’s brand is best known for its international prize winning cordials and soft drinks, but this reputation also extends to a wide variety of individually branded beverages ranging from still and flavoured waters to juices and coffee based beverages.
The values of quality and integrity that formed the cornerstone of the Bickford’s family corporate vision remain true today and are present in every Bickford’s product bearing the name.
Bowen & Groves
Bowen and Groves is an Australian privately owned ERP Software Development Company dedicated to setting the standard in enterprise resource planning software and providing world class customer support. M1 by B&G is designed for the small to medium manufacturer who is looking for a cost effective solution utilising superior technology that makes the system user friendly, easy to run and simple to maintain.
Brumby’s Bakeries
Brumby’s Bakeries is a specialty bread retailer and one of Australia’s largest and most successful franchise groups. All our breads are made from the traditional scratch method of baking, which means they’re baked fresh daily in every store across Australia. Our extensive range offers our customers great variety and innovative products for every occasion.
Buderim Crematorium
We are a small private group of companies, family owned, operating two crematoriums, and two funeral homes, and able to offer a comprehensive service covering all aspects of funerals, to families in south east Queensland. Our aim is to keep costs as reasonable as possible without compromising the courtesy and compassion that is needed at a time of sorrow.
http://heritageparkcrematorium.com.au
Callipari Wine & Food
Callipari Wine & Food is a boutique winery in Mildura. We make premium boutique wines – Chardonnay, Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot and Grenache.
We also make Ned Kelly Red – “Australia’s only Red Wine Spritzer” which has become Australia’s most wanted.
http://www.callipari.com and http://www.nedkellyred.com
Carman’s Fine Foods
We believe food ingredients should come from the kitchen, not the chemist.
We believe in being proud of our ingredients with no need to hide them in fine print.
We believe nuts and seeds are good for our well-being.
We believe in Australian made and Australian owned.
We believe that once you’ve tried Carman’s muesli and bars you will love them!
http://www.carmansfinefoods.com.au
CNW Electrical and Data
CNW Electrical and Data is the only national electrical wholesaler which remains 100% Australian owned. CNW operates in all mainland states of Australia through a network of 33 branches, which is continually expanding.
CNW is passionate about providing our customers with the best possible service and knowledge, through the continued employment of Australians.
If it is Electrical and Data products you require please keep Australians employed and deal at CNW.
Complete Office Supplies COS
Complete Office Supplies COS, began trading in February 1976 and is the only independently 100% Australian owned and operated national office products supplier with 100% Australian shareholding.
Founded nearly 30 years ago in a market dominated by foreign owned multi nationals, COS is committed to retaining profits within Australia. COS has established a strong reputation for its high quality customer focused friendly service, together with extremely competitive pricing and ongoing cost savings to its customers. COS is proud of its homegrown heritage, embracing its success with the joint support of its loyal Australian customers and suppliers.
Creightons Funeral Service
For over 160 years, Creightons has been the Central Coast’s own funeral service.
You have the utmost confidence in our credibility and in our compassion. We have been supporting families over many generations. Through our personal approach we’ll list it, we’ll comfort and you can trust in our experience to ensure a dignified, distinctive service.
http://www.palmdalegroup.com.au
Darrell Lea Chocolate Shops Pty Ltd
Darrell Lea is an icon Australian brand and has been a family owned company since it’s incorporation in 1927. It is Australia’s largest confectionery specialty manufacturer and retailer. The Company has over 1,200 outlets across Australia offering a full range of confectionery for gifting and self consumption.
Darrell Lea is a company that focuses strongly on its customers needs. It prides itself on excellence in both manufacturing and retailing of fine quality confectionery.
Darrell Lea also has a large and mainly unique range of seasonal products which have proven over the years to be extremely popular with the Australian public.
One of Darrell Lea’s most famous products is its “Soft Eating Liquorice”. Having invented soft liquorice in 1957, Darrell Lea continues to be the bench mark to which all others aspire. Whilst the company supplies over 80% of the Australian Soft Liquorice market it is also sold and enjoyed in over 8,000 retail outlets around the world.
Dieswell Engineering
We specialise in the design, manufacture, repair of press brake dies, across Australia since 1965.
Digicolor
Digicolor Pty Ltd is an Australian Owned international company headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, established in 2005 as an Australian electronics and technology brand. The company is targeting the markets of Australia, New Zealand, UK and South East Asia countries.
Digicolor is an innovative dynamic company focused on producing high-quality wireless electronics and other technology products. The flexibility of forming and updating our product lines guarantees a completely unique package to the Australian market.
Digicolor also offers an extensive OEM services for companies desired to import products under their own brand. We are a one stop shop where we provide service from designing and printing of point of sales, manufacturing, quality control, delivery to door, as well as after sales services.
Easy Heaters Pty Ltd
The only Australian company that actually produces buffet fuel within Australia.
Eureka Cruisers Pty Ltd
Make the Discovery with Eureka Cruisers, a 100% Australian made and owned company. Manufacturing luxury Blue Water, fly bridge cruisers on Australia’s beautiful Tweed Coast 30 minutes south of the Gold Coast and 90 minutes from Brisbane.
Our list of standard inclusions exceeds all in its class and all vessels are built ready to comply with USL survey requirements.
We don’t accept second best and neither should you.
http://www.eurekacruisers.com.au
Gilly Stephenson’s Waxes & Polishes
We manufacture quality finishes for furniture from our cream polish for Antiques and Antiques of tomorrow to our orange oil plus a range of restoration waxes and products.
http://www.gillystephenson.com
Go Natural
Go Natural is a 100% family owned Australian company dedicated to producing wholesome and nourishing all natural snack bars. Minimal processing ensures our products retain their natural goodness.
Golden Hearth Breads
Our Golden Hearth range is a great choice for the family, available in stoneground wholemeal, multigrain and heavy wholegrain providing your family with the guarantee of no artificial flavours or colours. We use only Australian grown wheat, milled at the Wholegrain Milling Company, Gunnedah, NSW.
http://www.goldenhearth.com.au
Gold Coast Bakeries QLD
In 1956, Gold Coast Bakeries was established at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. The Marrabel family now employs over 100 employees to assist them in producing fresh products 7 days a week, from Lismore to Noosa. Catering to both wholesale and retail customers, with an ever-increasing product list that includes gluten free and foccacia breads, this family owned business is truly a “local company that’s done well!”
http://www.goldcoastbakeries.com.au
Greenfield Mowers
Greenfield Mowers manufactures domestic mowers IPS slashers, Greenfield ride-on and Greenfield piecemaker chipper/shredder.
All products are made in Australia for Australian conditions.
Groomers Friend
Designers and manufactures of pet grooming products.
http://www.groomersfriend.com.au
Gulf Western Oil
The largest volume, truly Australian Owned lubricant blender and marketed. High performance products formulated for Australian conditions, ISO 9001 quality certified. Keep your money in Australia, support Australian jobs.
Hastings District Funeral Cremation Service
Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association.
Hide Away Safe Co
A 100% Australian owned and made company and family operated for over 10 years.
The Hide Away Safe ‘system’ was originally developed for government and military purposes – now available to family and corporate customers as well as to the caravan/motor home/RV touring industry.
http://www.hideawaysafe.com.au
Hudson Marketing Pty Ltd
Hudson Marketing is the leading Australian manufacturer and marketer of Attapulgite based products. Attapulgite or Fuller’s Earth is a naturally occurring clay mineral that has unique characteristics such as (but not limited to):
- High liquid absorption rate (usually 100% of its own weight)
- Natural odour control properties
- Lightweight
Our product range covers:
- Retail consumer products (e.g. pet litter and industrial clean-up products)
- Wholesale products (i.e. used in a range of industries such as agriculture, horticulture, edible oil refinery and pharmaceutical)
Our manufacturing plant based in Western Australia has been operating since 1980. We are certified by both IQNet and SAI Global Ltd for our quality management systems (ISO 9001:2000) and pride ourselves for our customer service.
http://www.higl.com.au/Hudson-manufacturing
Instant Marquee Systems
Instant marquee systems are the manufacturers of high quality, fast erect, portable and colourful marquees.
As the market leaders in this field, the company’s Australia-wide 10 franchises offer service and after sales back-up, second to none.
http://www.instantmarquees.com.au
Jindebah Hills Coffee Pty Ltd
Jindebah’s coffee plantation is on the back hills of the family owned property Jindebah Gardens, Knockrow, Nth NSW.
All Jindebah’s coffee is roasted in their roasting house in Canberra and sold direct to the public via the internet or through selected coffee outlets.
In additional to their 100% Australian coffees they also roast top quality coffees from around the world.
Their roasted single origin and blended coffees have won awards in the espresso, plunger and cappuccino classes of the Sydney Royal Fine Food Shows.
Kenton Ross Funerals
Kenton Ross Funerals has been established since July 1987 and is located in the Pine Shire, north of Brisbane, Qld. We serve families throughout all areas of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, nationally throughout Australia and internationally. We are available to meet family’s needs 24/7 ,with trained staff in all areas of the funeral industry.
http://kentonrossfunerals.com.au
Labour Solutions Australia
Labour Solutions Australia specialises in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment solutions, with a strong focus on industrial, administration and professional staffing needs.
Our services are unique in that Labour Solutions Australia possess the ability to tailor our services to meet each individual client’s needs. We achieve this by building and maintaining a close working relationship with our clients. This premium level of service is why some of Australia’s largest companies are making the change to Labour Solutions Australia.
http://www.laboursolutions.com.au
LCO Australia t/as Dinkum Oriental
Dinkum Oriental started in Fremantle as Lai’s Food. Ron Lai, a chef, whose passion was to experiment with tasty new dishes that tantalized the taste buds. From this he developed a variety of sauces suitable for western palates and most oriental cuisine. As the business grew, Ron decided to repackage the sauces under this exciting new label.
Dinkum Oriental, setting a new standard for sauces.
http://www.dinkumoriental.com.au
Logikal Health Products
Manufacturer of medical and first aid devices, including air splints, disposable face shields for CPR, renal dialysis dressing packs and tubing sets for hospital use.
Macadamia Oils of Australia
Since 1987, Macadamia Oils of Australia have specialised in the manufacture of macadamia nut oil. Located in the heart of Australia’s macadamia country, we provide a significant added benefit to the industry. Macadamia nut oil is highly sought after in both the cosmetics industry – due to its restorative and age management qualities – and as a culinary oil of exquisite taste, versatility and unequalled health benefits.
Macaday
Macaday is a 100% Australian owned business that makes a range of macadamia chocolate bars, and a chocolate coated macadamia nut biscuit.
Macaday can supply wholesalers, retailers and private customers.
Madison Commercial Interiors
Manufacturers of fine office furniture.
magiKLEEN
Local manufacture based in Gosford NSW.
Supplying the computer and TV Industry with unique patented, LCD, Plasma and Flatscreen cleaner. This is Australias number one screen cleaner.
Maleny Dairies
“Come to where milk is so fresh you can pat the cow!”
Quality guernsey milk bottled right here on the farm. Farm and factory tours operate four days a week. Family owned and operated.
Mathi Products
Technical projects are nozzle specialists and supply an extensive range of spray nozzles, washdown and cleaning guns, clean in place tank cleaning heads.
MathsPOWER - Back to the Future Education
The MathsPOWER computer tutoring programs have been created by our teachers who have expertise in real teaching in both the public and private systems. Best of all, MathsPOWER is committed to high quality education at an affordable price!
Just $199 per school year. Latest HumanScreen TM lesson format. Fully voiced teacher explained lessons. Complete syllabus learning program. Instant Reports - daily if required.
Merino Pty Ltd
Operating since 1939, 100% Australian owned company Merino manufactures quality paper, packaging and non-woven products. Much of Merino’s success comes from a commitment to quality and service. Market leadership in categories such as environmental toilet tissue has helped Merino to develop strong customer loyalty and is a testimony to Merino’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
Neta
Neta has an extensive range of garden watering products from hoses, drippers and sprays through to fully automated systems. Neta continues to focus on water saving solutions for the home gardener and prides itself on product quality and presentation with eye catching and environmentally friendly packaging.
Neta is owned by PPI Corporation Pty Ltd a 100% Australian owned company that manufactures 80% of it’s products in five factories across Australia.
http://www.homeirrigation.com.au
Only Australian Groceries
Only Australian Groceries sells Australian owned and Australian made grocery items and delivers to anywhere in Australia.
Most of the products on our website are Australian Made and Australian Owned. Some grocery items are not produced in Australia by any company (Australian or Foreign). When this occurs we have chosen products by companies that are Australian Owned but import produce.
We have tried to stock products from companies that are members of Ausbuy.
We have a rating system for the products on our website.
Delivery for most orders is via Australia Post so we call deliver anywhere!
Orfam - Dr MacLeods
We specialise in the development and distribution of special purpose foods for use in nursing homes, hospitals, pharmacies and medical practices in Australia and New Zealand.
Ozkleen Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd
Ozkleen Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd are manufacturers of new generation cleaning products using new technology that puts their products ahead of the traditionally manufactured products in markets currently dominated by huge multinational conglomerates.
Shower Power was the result of an intensive research and development program by Ozkleen’s chemists. Shower Power cleans and revives showers and baths and has a pleasant fragrance. Other innovative products include Carpet Power, Prewash Power, Grease Monkey, and new Power Cloths. Kleen Power will be launched in 2007.
Packserv Pty Ltd
Packserv is an 100% Australian owned business providing packaging equipment and solutions for hire to Australian manufacturers.
Packserv’s rental fleet is the newest technology on the market, its filling machines cater for liquids, creams and pastes, its labelling and capping equipment cater for a large variety of applications as does its bar-coding and printing solutions. Packserv supplies to small start-up businesses as well as large manufacturers and contract packers across all industries.
Paradise Food Industries
Paradise Foods is a Queensland based company that opened its doors in 1986, aiming to satisfy the tastebuds of all Australians with a delicious range of quality biscuits.
With over 750 employees, Paradise is proud to have made a strong contribution to the local economy. So when buying Paradise, you can be assured that you’re not just helping the community through supporting an Australian Owned company, you’re also buying quality products made from the finest ingredients, delivering a superior taste and consistent quality that you can trust.
The Paradise range has a product to cover your every desire. Cottage Cookies, Kidz Cookies, Veri Deli Crackers, Lites Cookies, Lites Crispbread, Lites Tartlets and Snactive.
http://www.paradisefood.com.au
Penrite Oil Company
Penrite Oil is a 100% Australian family owned company and is one of Australia’s largest independent oil companies. Established in 1926, Penrite is a market leader in producing high performance lubricants for all automotive applications. Penrite offers formulations designed to specifically combat the unique and often tough conditions faced by vehicles in Australia.
Peter J Jackson, Funeral Directors
Peter J Jackson is situated in the wheatbelt of Western Australia, is a member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association and was a finalist in the 1993 Telecom Small Business Awards.
Pest Free Australia
Plug-in Pest Free is an Australian patented electromagnetic chemical free pest repelling device against rats, mice and cockroaches. Pest free has been scientifically tested, independently tested and consumer tested and accepted since January 1995.
Pest Free has also received multiple exporting grants from the Australian Federal Government and was a finalist and highly commended in the 1997 Australia Post small business of the year. The Pest Free company will reach a 12 year milestone in trading in January 2007. Plug-in Pest Free is the chemical free technology of the future which is better for our environment the health of our children now and for the health of our children for generations to come from the use of toxic and poisonous chemicals in pest control.
Pharmacy Health Solutions Pty Ltd
Pharmacy Health Solutions (PHS) is an Australian owned and operated healthcare company dedicated to addressing the increasing burden of obesity and its related diseases, especially type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
PHS pursues this focus through the development and clinical testing of evidence based weight loss solutions.
Phoenix Foundry
Makers of quality bronze memorial and commemorative plaques. The Phoenix Foundry is based in Uralla a small town in the New England Tablelands region of NSW.
We have been in operation since 1983 and pride ourselves on the quality of our product, our fast and friendly customer service plus the fact that we are 100% Australian Owned and made.
http://www.phoenixfoundry.com.au
PPI Corporation
PPI Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products for irrigation, drainage, water supply and home watering. PPI has an enviable reputation for its high quality products and for its innovative solutions in all areas of water management.
The company is wholly Australian owned, manufacturing over 75% of its products in Australia and New Zealand, PPI brought the Neta brand back into Australian hands when it purchased the company in 1999.
Proklean Pty Ltd
Proklean is an Australian owned company specialising in a range of environmentally friendly, concentrated laundry and cleaning products.
Laundry products designed for both top/front loader machines, as well as for sensitive skins are the most popular lines. We guarantee a 40 wash perkilo result.
Refresh Your Body with Releve
Natural pain relief massage oil for period and menstrual pain and general muscular pain.
http://www.refreshyourbody.com.au
Sanitarium Health Food Company
Sanitarium’s enduring mission is to inspire and resource the community to experience happy, healthy lives. Proudly 100% Australian owned, Sanitarium is one of Australia’s most trusted brands and has a reputation for producing quality health foods.
Sovereign Timber Products
Sovereign Timber Products manufacture a large range of timber furniture and timber craft items. We specialise in Tasmania grown timbers including Sassafras, Myrtle, Tasmanian Oak, Blackwood, Huon Pine, Cefery Top Pine and King Billy Pine.
We proudly use local Tasmanian or Australian products where possible, including timbers and components. We are fully Australian owned and operated and we proudly display the AusBuy logo.
Smitten Image Design
Australian owned, Australian made clothing. Ethically sound with a “no sweat shop labour” policy. Best global quality, locally manufactured tee-shirts and polo singlets.
Supplying bulk blank and printed options.
http://www.smittenimagedesign.com.au
Success Foods
We distribute the success weight loss program to pharmacies Australia wide. Success is used in clinics supervised by pharmacists for the treatment of overweight and obesity.
http://www.successfoods.com.au
Super Concentrates
Super Concentrates is a 100% Australian owned company. We manufacture in Australia a range of concentrated household cleaning products.
http://www.superconcentrates.com.au
Tandex Pty Ltd
Tandex pty Ltd is a totally Australian owned family business formed in Melbourne, Victoria and has manufactured and supplied industrial water treatment chemicals since 1971. Tandex provides a specialised range of products and services primarily aimed to assist people or companies in the Industrial and Commercial field that operate steam or hot water boilers and recirculating cooling water systems.
Tandex offers a wide range of water treatment chemicals, fuel additives, maintenance chemicals, services, testing and equipment for a variety of applications. At Tandex, we believe our programs can help both our customers and the environment achieve long term and significant benefits.
The Big Australian Cooperative Limitted
An investment cooperative providing members with innovative loans and investment opportunities - where the profits go back to members.
http://www.bigcooperative.com.au
The Old Colonial Cookie Company
Australian owned and operated specialty shortbread manufactures since 1981.
Cookie lines throughout Australia in Coles and IGA Stores.
Supplies duty free markets and exports to 11 countries.
http://www.butterfingers.com.au
Three Threes Condiments
Three Threes are an Australian family company that was established in 1919. We are proud to manufacture a large variety of condiments, pickled onions and other great products to compliment your entertaining platters.
We are almost the manufacturers of “Mightymite” a yeast extract spread. Three Threes supply to all major supermarket chains and selected independents nationally across Australia.
Tradition Country Clothing
In 1988 began production of our country man shirt range under the “Country Tradition” label and have since expanded into ladies shirts & blouses under the “Country Classic Collection” label.
Tasmanian Clothing Company
Tasmanian Clothing Company specialise in making to order corporate wear, school wear, high visibility wear, hospitality wear and work wear. Embroidery and screen-printing is also available.
True Blue Fruit Juices
100% Australian owned and made fruit juices and cordials.
http://www.truebluefruitjuices.com.au
Western Tourist Radio
Western Tourist Radio operates stations in perth and the South West of Western Australia. The radio programs and the website are dedicated to promoting attractions and products of Western Australia.
http://www.touristradio.com.au
Windsor Farm Foods
Windsor Farm Foods Group Ltd is an Australian unlisted public company, established originally as the Mushroom Growers Co-op Society in 1975. Since that time, the operation has undergone significant changes with the acquisition of 6 business operations that now combine to form the Windsor Farm Foods Group.
The Company consists of three very distinct divisions. Two of these are located at Cowra and include a versatile cannery and a baker’s filling and snack food operation. The third comprises an innovative dry goods business specialising in the formulation and manufacture of an extensive range of dry food and ingredient systems as well as offering the finest Herbs & Spices.
Y-Not Natural Australia Pty Ltd
Y-Not Natural is a unique, innovative and, most importantly, natural healthcare company based in Western Australia. The goal of Y-Not Natural is to manufacture a range of Natural Skin & Body Care products of the highest quality using only the purest ingredients.
With a vision to provide natural skin care products which are as close to nature as possible, we ensure that we do not use any harmful ingredients. We dedicate to use only pure Essential oils, Herbs and Vegetable Carrier Oils because of the added benefits that they provide for natural health care. We only place into our natural skin care products ingredients which will help nourish your entire body and, most importantly, work towards improving your quality of life. Our ingredients work both topically as well as at the cellular level to help support the skin, body and mind. Our products take a holistic approach to your health because we know that nourishing your emotional, mental and spiritual self is as essential to your health and healing as proper nutrition.
Zentveld’s of Byron Bay
Had a world class cup of coffee lately? As the most awarded coffee company in the National coffee competition, with 20+ medals, Zentveld’s are the Australian Coffee Specialists.
The plantation’s rich volcanic soils, our unique location and climate of the NSW North Coast results in one of the world’s finest premium arabica gourmet coffee. Pesticide and GM free. Taste our chocolate coated roasted coffee beans, winners of Best Confectionary in the Tasmanian Fine Foods Competition in 2005.
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