Richmond Federated Potteries - Any connection with NZ?

I have a jug with a round stamp on the base which reads "Richmond Federated Potteries" & "Made in Australia".
Is it possible that it is connected with NZ Richmond Pottery?

The piece is a character jug of Prime minister Bob Hawke. I would assume it was made in the early to mid 1980's.

Any ideas would be most appreciated.
Cheers Scott

Wow that is really great!!

I haven't seen a Richmond New Zealand mark like that one.

Here is a Gallery of the Richmond NZ Pottery and Marks ..

https://www.newzealandpottery.net/gallery/Richmond-Stoneware-Mapua-Tasman-and-Mahana-Potteries/Richmond-Stoneware-Mapua-Tasman-and-Mahana-Potteries-cat_c104.htm

I think this would have been made by an Australian Pottery, but I can't find the name in the Australian Potter's Marks.

My only advice would be to ask on the Australian Pottery Discussion on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/353821314720729/

Good luck

Thanks Ev, I'll try the Australian Pottery group.
Cheers Scott