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Myer has taken steps towards ensuring the payment of a living wage to garment workers.

Oxfam confirmed it has been actively engaging with Myer for five years, encouraging the brand to be more transparent as part of its 'What She Makes' campaign.

Myer has now published its factory list for its brands, including Miss Shop, Basque and Piper, and made a commitment to ensure a living wage is paid to the women who make their clothes.

A Myer spokesperson said it has been undertaking ongoing work in this area.

"We know how important ethical sourcing is to Myer customers and team members and that is why we continue to deliver against, progress and improve our established sourcing program. 

"This includes outlining our ongoing work in this area with our commitment to a living wage and factory information, ensuring an even more transparent supply chain."

Oxfam Australia’s 'What She Makes' campaign works with brands in Australia to ensure the women who make their clothes are empowered to live healthy lives through the payment of a living wage.

It has seen major brands in Australia such as Kmart, Target and Cotton On make commitments to pay a living wage.

Oxfam has stated that Just Group, which includes well-known brands such as Peter Alexander and Just Jeans, is yet to make a commitment to publicly list its factories.

Oxfam Australia is set to publish its annual Naughty or Nice list later this year.

Oxfam Australia Economic Justice Strategic Lead, Nayeem Emran commended Myer for its commitment.

“By taking this important step towards transparency, Myer has demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the payment of living wages – a universal human right for every working person around the world, including the women who make our clothes,” he said.

“Brands that fail to ensure the payment of a living wage are perpetuating a system that keeps women in poverty.

"We are proud to be building a movement that can’t be ignored and continue to work with brands and engage our supporters to improve the lives and wages of the women who make our clothes.”

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