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Supermarkets in spotlight as Government orders review into treatment of farmers – ABC News
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will consider whether supermarkets should face tougher regulation in their dealings with farmers.
The competition watchdog will consider whether supermarkets should face tougher regulations in their dealings with farmers who supply fresh produce such as milk, eggs, seafood, and meat.
Key points:
- The ACCC will examine whether farmers are being unfairly treated by supermarkets
- The Federal Agriculture Minister says submissions to the inquiry will be kept confidential
- The Government claims the inquiry is not an attempt to “regulate prices”
The Federal Governm…
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