Episode

Supermarkets on notice after ACCC discounts court win

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Radio National Breakfast
Published
May 14, 2026
Duration seconds
254
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https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/coles-federal-court-accc-prices-discounts/106681358
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Summary

Federal Court Judge Michael O'Bryan yesterday found that in 13 of the 14 sample discount tickets submitted to the court for judgement, the discount was not genuine, ruling Coles broke consumer law. It's a breakthrough legal win for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, which has put all grocery retailers on notice GUEST: Rod Sims, former chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission PRODUCER: Jason Whittaker