CONTENTS
Garment Outworking in Australia
The Trend Towards Home-Based Work
Type of Work Performed by Outworkers
Magnitude of the Outworker Industry in Australia
Profile of a Typical Outworker
Employment Status
The Chain of Garment Production
Parties Involved
Role of Retail Pricing Policy
Conclusions and Recommendations
Award Entitlements and Conditions
Impact of the Workplace Relations Legislation
Actual Remuneration
Rates of Pay
Problems with Payments
Hours of Work
Occupational Health and Safety
Other Problems Experienced
Harassment from Intermediaries
Confusion and Misinformation
Impact on Family Life
Training and Skill Assessment
English Language Proficiency
Underage Workers (Children)
The Question of Exploitation
Conclusions and Recommendations
Award Compliance (Enforcement)
Taxation
Reportable Payments System
Social Security Benefits
Labour Adjustment Program (LAP)
ILO Convention
State Government Action
New South Wales
Queensland
Contravention of Local Council Regulations
Conclusions and Recommendations
Union Action (TCFUA)
Ensuring Payment of Award Rates
Government Funding for Outworker Projects
Voluntary Agreements - Deeds of Cooperation
Done Art and Design Agreement
Target Australia Agreement
Corporate Action
Independent Company Contracts
Voluntary Industry 'Homeworkers Code of Practice'
Conclusions and Recommendations
Types of Regulation
Legislative Action
Sale of Clothing Legislation
Increased Retail Prices and Loss of Jobs
Labelling
Other Government Action
National Outwork Committee
Statistics
Inspectorate Activities
English Language Programs
Government Involvement in Deeds of Cooperation
Government Procurement Policy
Corporate Action
"Oz-Legit" Proposal
Role of the Union
Information and Advocacy Service
Other Action Suggested
Clothing Co-operatives
Combined Approach
Childcare
Recognition of Qualifications
Groundwork by Community Groups
Education of the Industry
Clearing House
Conclusions and Recommendations