The new price gouging law starts on 1 July. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?
Australia’s new law on supermarket “price gouging” starts on July 1 2026.
Australia’s new law on supermarket “price gouging” starts on July 1 2026.
The Federal Court has found that product discounts promoted by supermarket giant Coles, were misleading and in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Coles has appeared before the Federal Court in Melbourne, as hearings for a high-stakes case launched against the supermarket by Australia’s consumer watchdog officially begin.
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