Just a week after France introduced a program to tax fast fashion at $16 per garment, a voluntary scheme that will introduce a 4¢ levy on every piece of clothing sold was launched on Tuesday by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.
And she warned that if more progress was not made by the fashion industry, she would be forced to legislate.
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Lauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
