Annabel Crabb on ‘down down’ discounts

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When news broke that Coles and Woolworths will be hauled before a court to defend their discounts there wasn’t too much sympathy from consumers struggling with rising prices.

Many were already sceptical of the Prices Dropped and Down Down specials.

But is action from the competition watchdog and politicians really going to reduce our grocery bills?

Today, ABC commentator and presenter Annabel Crabb on the politics of doing the groceries.

Annabel Crabb highlights how the ACCC’s legal action against Coles and Woolworths could set a precedent for future retail practices.

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Annabel Crabb, ABC writer and presenter

Key Topics:

Coles and Woolworths discounts
ACCC legal action
Consumer protection
Discounts
Supermarket codes of conduct
Cost of living crisis
Retail practices
Grocery bills

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