Australian Households Pay More Because The System Is Rigged: Report

February 07, 2024 00:11:37
Australian Households Pay More Because The System Is Rigged: Report
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Australian Households Pay More Because The System Is Rigged: Report

Feb 07 2024 | 00:11:37

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Show Notes

You have been hit by large rises in grocery, energy, transport, child and aged care prices, only adding to other cost of living pressures, according to a bombshell report. But the report argues the ongoing cost of living crisis is largely due to corporations unduly increasing prices. As the Conversation reported, while extreme weather and supply delays have contributed to the increases, an inquiry into what’s causing the hikes has confirmed what commentators and consumers suspected – many sectors are resorting to dodgy price practices and confusing pricing. Headed by the former Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) boss, Allan […]

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