House of Assembly - Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1)
2014-10-14 Daily Xml

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Prison Guard Uniforms

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (21 July 2014). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I have been advised:

We get our uniforms through Stewart & Heaton, which is a whole-of-government contract. It is the same place that SAPOL get their uniforms.

The supplier for the provision of a total apparel management service for specialised uniforms is Stewart & Heaton Clothing Co. Pty Ltd.

In regard to where the uniforms are produced, I have been advised the following:

Made in Australia
South Australia Footwear, leather belts, ceremonial tunics, epaulettes (soft) and ties.
Victoria Socks and epaulettes (hard).
New South Wales Jumpers and knitwear.
Made overseas
Fiji Trousers, shorts, skirts and culottes (manufactured in Fiji using Australian material).
China Hats, shirts, blouses (manufactured using Chinese BlueMarl fabric) and jackets (manufactured by an Australian company in China).