We’re for Better
Our corporate responsibility is more than a commitment—it’s a journey. Our program, ‘We’re for Better,’ reflects our dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring that every step we take has a positive impact.
We believe that together, we can create meaningful change.
That’s why we invite you to Wear for Better—making sustainable and responsible choices that shape a better future for all.
Transparency
At The Austin Group, ethical sourcing isn’t just a standard—it’s a fundamental commitment that guides every decision we make. As a family-owned business, we take pride in cultivating a high-quality, responsible supply chain, treating our manufacturers as valued partners and an extension of our family.
Letter from CEO
Following our First Modern Slavery statement submitted in the reporting year 2022-23, we have worked across our operations to encourage team members to identify and address the risks of Modern Slavery in practical ways.
This includes rolling out Modern Slavery training to all product-facing teams and introducing a supplier code of conduct for our Australian-based suppliers.
We have continued to work closely with our offshore supply chain to address inconsistencies in our annual audit reports in addition to beginning work with our non-apparel and accessories suppliers to understand better the procurement of items such as visual merchandising materials and equipment, as well as undertaken a further review of local service providers.
We have recently brought our warehousing operations back in-house, providing us with an opportunity to better manage related services and transportation of our stock throughout the supply chain.
William Austin | CEO
Modern Slavery
The Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018 established Australia’s national Modern Slavery Reporting Requirement.
Under the reporting requirement, certain large entities must publish annual Modern Slavery Statements describing their actions to assess and address modern slavery risks.
The Austin Group is committed to ongoing improvements to mitigate the risks of modern slavery within our supply chains.
We will continue to strengthen our supplier management processes through ongoing engagement with our supply chain partners and a commitment to more transparency in these relationships. We will focus on building capability in our sourcing and compliance teams through broader team training and education, more effective policies and processes, and better systems to improve governance..
Modern Slavery Statements
Workplace Gender Equality Statement - Austin Group
At Austin Group, the We're for Better program includes our commitment to fostering a workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful and equitable for everyone.
As part of this commitment, Austin Group participates in annual Gender Pay Gap reporting through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). This reporting provides valuable insights into our workforce and helps us identify opportunities to further support gender equality across our organisation.
We recognise that building an inclusive and equitable workplace requires ongoing commitment and action. Through our people practices, policies and leadership decisions, we strive to create an environment where everyone has access to opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed.
This commitment guides our policies, leadership decisions and everyday practices, ensuring fairness, transparency and respect remain at the heart of everything we do.
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