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Daily discussion thread: 🐑 Monday, June 3, 2024 (aussie.zone)

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 5 months ago

That's the thing. With food and housing we can't really boycott or go without and it's not always possible to go to a competitor (assuming one exists).

There was an inquiry and legal recommendations but good luck https://theconversation.com/yes-australias-big-supermarkets-have-been-price-gouging-but-fixing-the-problem-wont-be-easy-229602