SYDNEY – Nearly all Australian fashion companies are not paying a living wage to workers at any stage of the supply chain, according to a new report.
The 2024 Ethical Fashion Report, by Baptist World Aid Australia, also revealed that 52% of companies use sustainable fibres in less than 25% of their products, with half of the assessed companies still not evidencing any commitment to climate action.
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