Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr announced yesterday that Mr Tony Quick has been appointed as Supplier Advocate for the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.

Mr Quick — an expert in international business development and management will champion local textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) firms at home and abroad as part of the Government’s $8.2 million Supplier Advocate program.

“Mr Quick brings a wealth of international and local experience to the role. He currently chairs the Defence Materials Technology Centre, advises my department on defence industry innovation and is a member of the Future Manufacturing Industry Innovation Council,” Senator Carr said.

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