Cost of Living
Consumer Affairs
Supermarkets Face Prosecution for Price Gouging From July
Australia's first excessive pricing regime for supermarkets starts July 1, 2026. The ACCC will be able to prosecute retailers charging more than cost of supply plus a reasonable margin.
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The RBA Says It Might Need a Recession. For Families Already Drowning, That's No Comfort
Consumer confidence has crashed to pandemic-era lows as households absorb a second consecutive rate hike. The Governor warns worse may come.