Australian Homemade is a

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stores owned by Australian Homemade, based in

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. The very first store had been set up by the

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Frederik Van Isacker. The stores produce and sell

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using all natural ingredients. The products incorporate

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designs. There are currently over 50 stores found in the

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, and the

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Aboriginal Reaction

Some Indigenous Australians reacted with anger at Australian Homemade, accusing them of using Aboriginal designs without permission and of being disrespectful. In defence, the company says the designs were by a Dutch artist inspired by indigenous art and had no intention of causing offence to Indigenous Australians. They were reportedly working with the

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(ATSIC) to help promote Aboriginal issues.Sun Herald article on Aboriginal reaction
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Australian Homemade Homepage
{{retail-company-stub Dutch chocolate companies Ice cream parlors Ice cream brands Retail companies established in 1979 Restaurant chains in Australia Australian-themed retailers Dairy products companies of the Netherlands 1979 establishments in the Netherlands

Aboriginal Reaction

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