Nationals Leader Says Government Should Dismantle Coles, Woolworths

Published on February 20, 2024

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has called on Australian policymakers to take drastic measures to eliminate the supermarket duopoly. This comes following a new investigative documentary by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on the business practices of the two major supermarket chains, Coles and Woolworths, and their impact on consumers and farmers. The documentary revealed stories of farmers who claimed they were forced to sell produce at low prices by the two companies, and allegations that the supermarket giants had used inflation as a cover to raise prices unreasonably. In an interview with 7 News, Mr. Littleproud said the ABC documentary confirmed what the public had known about the supermarket duo....