The military-style uniforms worn by Australian Border Force officials tasked with securing our borders were made almost entirely in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and China.

The $6.3 million spent by the department on uniforms, name badges and helmets was a fraction of the $10 million spent creating the Australian Border Force, including sings and insignia at airports and detention centres.

The Australian Border Force's unforms have come under fire. Credit:Andrew Meares

The department of Immigration and Border Protection has also confirmed it spent $15,950 on hand-woven flags carrying the Australian Border Force logo, with officials insisting these were Australian made.

The rebranding has led some to accuse the department of militarising its workforce; a claim that secretary Michael Pezzullo has denied on several occasions.