As the movement grows to introduce an Aussie made and produced aisle in supermarkets, the Leader hit the streets to get your thoughts on the idea.
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Many thought the idea was a bonza one, saying it would make life a lot easier to support our own.
While we were at it, we asked if supporting local was a priority for individuals, with the calls to shop local the loudest they've been as a result of the pandemic.
"I think it's a bloody brilliant idea," Paul Hearden said about the Aussie aisle.
He reckons he specifically looks for Australian-made goods "roughly 80 per cent" of the time, and says a one-stop-aisle is the way to go.
And as for shopping locally, he is committed where he can, with what shops are currently open.
The same goes for Werris Creek's Jessica Page, who has increasingly found herself looking for that Aussie-made logo as the pandemic progresses.
"With everything going on it's crazy ... buying Australian just makes sense," she said.
"I also shop locally in Werris Creek when I can, but for things like clothes I come to Tamworth, everyone is struggling financially I think, but supporting their own if they can afford it."
You have gluten free, vegetarian sections, so we should have an Australian one too.
- John Bedwell
Money was also on the mind for both Lachie Archibold and James Burke, who said they never really sought out Australian-made items, or specifically shopped local, with the hip-pocket costs on the forefront of their minds.
"I guess I go for cheaper goods when I can," James said.
"I suppose I like Asian food too much," Lachie laughed.
Neither thought having a specific Aussie-only aisle would make any difference to their shopping habits.
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Deidrei and John Bedwell from Sydney told the Leader they had made a trip specifically to the country, coming to Tamworth to inject some money into areas hit hard by the recent strings of misfortune - drought, fires, and now the pandemic.
It came as no surprise when this community-minded couple threw their support wholeheartedly behind the idea of having a dedicated aisle to frequent.
"You have gluten free, vegetarian sections, so we should have an Australian one too," Mr Bedwell said.
