Media releases
2025
Consultation on making supermarket price gouging illegal
Australians can now have their say on supermarket price gouging, with the Government today releasing exposure draft legislation to prohibit excessive pricing by supermarkets.
Suppliers asked for views on working relationships with supermarkets
Suppliers to Australia’s large grocery businesses – Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and wholesaler Metcash – are encouraged to share their experience as part of the Food and Grocery Code Supervisor’s annua
Refinements to exemptions proposed for new merger regime
Ahead of the new mandatory merger control regime commencing on 1 January 2026, the Government will refine the initial notification requirements to ensure the merger reforms are appropriat
Improving transparency of the true owners of companies
The Albanese Government is streamlining implementation of an open register of beneficial ownership.
ACCC Commissioner appointment
The Albanese Government has appointed Luke Woodward as a full‑time member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for a five‑year period.
Gabrielle Gallagher appointed as registrar of personal property securities
The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Gabrielle Gallagher as the full‑time Registrar of Personal Property Securities, commencing on the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal
Review confirms consumer law protects Australians in the age of artificial intelligence
Australians can be assured the nation’s consumer laws have their back when using artificial intelligence.
More companies paying their fair share
The Albanese Government welcomes the latest ATO report into corporate tax transparency which shows the percentage of large businesses paying no tax has fallen.
Reappointments to the Competition Review Expert Advisory Panel
The Albanese Government has re‑appointed seven eminent experts to advise the government on our broad and ambitious competition reform agenda.
New report helps Australians get a fairer deal at the checkout
The latest Albanese Government funded CHOICE quarterly report into supermarket prices released today has revealed Aldi remains the cheapest supermarket followed by Coles, Woolworths and IGA.
Release of updated Measuring What Matters dashboard
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has delivered the latest annual update to the Measuring What Matters dashboard as part of the Government’s wellbeing framework.
Cracking down on shrinkflation at the checkout
The Albanese Government is cracking down on shrinkflation and working to make it easier for Australians to compare grocery prices by strengthening the Unit Pricing Code.
Consultation on reforms to non-compete clauses to boost wages and productivity
The Government is taking the next step in reforming non‑compete clauses that are holding back Australian workers from switching to better, higher‑paying jobs.
Making car repairs more affordable for Australians
The Albanese Government is making it easier and cheaper to keep cars on the road by backing Australia’s right to repair laws and ensuring mechanics have the information they need to do the job.
Supermarket smarts: helping shoppers find the best deals
The fifth Albanese Government funded CHOICE quarterly report into supermarket prices released today gives consumers the latest pricing information on household products, including popular ingredien
More to give: new giving fund rules aim to boost charity support
The Australian Government is strengthening philanthropy by consulting on new rules to ensure more money flows from charitable trusts to Australian charities.
Consultation on cost recovery fees for new merger system
The Albanese Labor Government has today released a consultation paper on proposed cost recovery fees under the new merger system – as part of the biggest reforms to Australia’s merger system in 50&