Grocery chains face fines in Australia over pricing, PM warns
- Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to outlaw supermarket price gouging and impose heavy fines ahead of the May 3 general election.
- Albanese emphasized that "Australians deserve a fair go at the checkout," stating legislation will hold supermarkets accountable for unfair pricing practices.
- Coles and Woolworths dominate Australia's grocery sector, facing criticism for their growing profit margins and limited price competition.
- The government aims to alleviate the cost of living, a major concern for voters.
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