ACCC Inquiry

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Albanese Government to Enforce Mandatory Code on Supermarkets

The Albanese government has made a groundbreaking move by signalling its intention to transform the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct from a voluntary agreement into a mandatory rule for major supermarket chains, including Woolworths, Coles, Metcash, and Aldi. This change comes with the potential for severe penalties if these supermarkets exploit their market dominance […]

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Supermarkets Under Fire for Misleading Discount Deals

Australia’s leading supermarkets are under scrutiny for potentially misleading shoppers with promotional offers that may not deliver the discounts they promise. A study by consumer advocacy group Choice found that one in four shoppers struggle to discern whether a supermarket label indicates a genuine price reduction. Over 1000 consumers nationwide participated in the research, which

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Australian Supermarkets Slash Red Meat Prices Amid ACCC Inquiry Calls

Woolworths and Coles have reduced the prices of red meat products for consumers while defending their payment rates to farmers. This comes as former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman Allan Fels, who was chosen by unions to investigate allegations of price gouging, called for a competition watchdog inquiry into the major supermarket chains.

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