Labor’s Steven Miles to face LNP rival David Crisafulli in TV debate. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government is looking at cracking down on “dodgy discounts” by supermarkets who reduce product sizes but maintain or increase prices as part of its campaign against misleading and deceptive pricing in the sector.The government will consult on changes to strengthen the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Price Unit Code, which requires larger supermarkets and grocers to provide cost per unit breakdowns on price tags within stores and online.Improving readability and visibility of unit pricing in stores,Addressing inconsistent use of units of measure across supermarkets,Whether to expand the scope of retailers covered by the code,More specific prominence and legibility requirements, andImproving the use of unit pricing in cross-retailer price comparisons.We are also making changes to make sure the ACCC is a tough cop on the beat, while also encouraging more competition and making sure there are significant consequences for supermarkets who do the wrong thing. Continue reading…
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Author : Martin Farrer
Publish date : 2024-10-02 20:33:05
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Australia news live: Labor looks to crack down on ‘shrinkflation’ at supermarkets; Queensland leaders prep for debate
