Australia's supermarket price crackdown starts today. But will you pay less?
Australia's anti-price gouging laws took effect today, targeting Coles and Woolworths for excessive grocery prices. The new rules impose fines of up to $10 million for violations, but experts doubt their effectiveness, noting challenges in enforcement and competition. Treasurer Jim Chalmers asserted the changes would provide consumers with a fairer deal at the checkout.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 19:28 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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