When Australian government teams need reliable promotional merchandise, they turn to Promotion Products. With 21+ years in market, 33 million+ items branded, and 40,000+ customers, we’re Australia’s most-reviewed and trusted partners for public-sector campaigns, programs, and community engagement. From federal departments to state agencies and local councils, our merchandise isn’t “swag” it’s a working part of your marketing mix that lifts policy visibility, builds stakeholder trust, and drives participation.

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Common Use-Cases: Government Merchandise

We supply promotional products across all levels of Australian government, federal, state, agencies, and local councils and we understand where they help and when they create real impact. Over the past two decades, departments have used promotional products for:

  • Community campaigns
  • Program participation & incentives
  • Staff on-boarding, recognition & uniformity
  • Stakeholder & community engagement
  • Education & outreach packs
  • Conferences, trade shows & diplomacy
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Job-Ready Product Recommendations

Our takeaway from thousands of government projects? These products always land:

Pens and Writing

Giveaways

Notebooks

Power Banks

Backpacks

Metal Water Bottles

Promotion Products vs a Generic Supplier

CriteriaPromotion ProductsGeneric Supplier
Public-sector fit21+ years supporting federal, state, and local council departments; providing recommendations and advice aligned to goals, community standards and audiences. Generalist merch with limited understanding of government requirements.
Quality assuranceISO 9001 & ISO 14001 systems, colour-true proofs, Pantone matching, “Get-It-Right Guarantee.”Variable QA, ad-hoc checks; limited accountability if branding is wrong.
Speed & reliability<1-hour avg response; 99%+ on-time delivery; dependable during peak/campaign windows.Slower comms; higher delivery risk during peak periods.
Artwork & brandingDedicated in-house team; fit-for-purpose materials/inks; durability.Basic art setup; brand colours/placements can drift; limited advice.
Sustainability optionsCarbon-offset orders; one tree planted with Ecologi; broad eco range (rPET, recycled metals, AU-made).Limited eco options; low transparency.
Trust & scale33M+ items branded, 40,000+ customers, ~4.9★ average across 2500+ reviews $ dedicated account managers.Few public-sector references; inconsistent service levels.
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Who We Work With:

  • Fair Work Ombudsman
  • City of Sydney
  • Australian Government Department of Defense
  • City of Adelaide
  • NSW Local Land Services
  • City of Gold-coast

Why Promotion Products for Government Merchandise?

  • Established in 2004 – 21+ years supplying promotional products in Australia.
  • 4.97/5 average rating across Google, Reviews.io & Trustpilot – thousands of verified reviews.
  • 33 Million+ Products branded and over 40,000 happy customers
  • ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified systems for quality and environmental management.
  • “Get-It-Right Guarantee”: branding matches your approved proof or we fix it, for free.
  • Australia-based team of merch specialists – real people, your own dedicated account manager.
  • Less than 1 hour average response time during business hours
  • 99.7% on-time delivery across branded merchandise orders.
  • Based in Brisbane with fast Australia wide delivery to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Darwin and regional hubs.
  • Free artwork proof before production with unlimited revisions.
  • Carbon-offset orders – and a tree is also planted with your order at no extra cost.
  • Local curated product catalogue and offshore sourcing experts – if it exists or needs inventing we’ll put our logo on it.
  • Transparent pricing with no extra setup costs.
  • Sample options and virtual mockups available on all products to approve quality and fit.
  • Easy reorders: stored art files, brand guidelines, colour specs, and previous job history.
  • One of the largest promotional “Good Choice” eco range identified with a leaf icon across galleries.
  • Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions calculated and offset in line with GHG Protocols
  • Supplier of choice for government & corporates with strong CSR alignment.
  • Hand-up & scholarship programs running since 2017.
  • Australia’s best value promotional merchandise.
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FAQs: Government Merchandise

Q: What info do you need to quote a government job?
A: Item, quantity, decoration method, delivery postcode(s), deadline.

Q: Do you accept purchase orders and government payment terms?
A: Yes. We accept POs and standard government terms once we’re set up as a supplier.

Q: Are you compliant for government procurement?
A: Yes, ISO 9001/14001 certified, insured, ABN supplied, and Modern Slavery & ethical-sourcing statements available on request.

Q: Can you meet Indigenous / First Nations artwork protocols?
A: Yes. We work with appropriate permissions, attributions, and (where required) licensed suppliers and royalty frameworks.

Q: Do you have minimum order quantities (MOQs)?
A: Yes, MOQs vary by product (shown on each product page). Ask us if you need flexibility.

Q: Can you supply samples?
A: Yes – unbranded, branded, or pre-production samples can be arranged.

Q: Can you deliver to multiple sites and remote locations?
A: 100%. We handle multi-drop shipments nationwide, including remote regions.

Q: Can you kit and pack items for programs or events?
A: Yes. We can collate, kit, insert flyers, and ship to site lists for campaigns and roadshows.

Q: Can you work within strict brand guidelines?
A: Yes. We follow brand guideslines and everything is pre-approved before anything is printed.

Q: Do you provide sustainability options?
A: Yes, recycled/low-impact materials, Australia-made product range is ever-growing and documented chain-of-supply.

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Ready to Equip Your Team or Program?

Chat with a real merch specialist today. We’ll listen to your objectives, suggest what actually works in government settings, and send back a clean quote with timelines and proofs to amplify your event!