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Australia’s competition watchdog, the ACCC, has accused Coles and Woolworths of raising prices then lowering them again to mislead shoppers into thinking they were getting bargains on hundreds of everyday items, from pet food to biscuits.
The potential fines could be huge, according to Jeannie Paterson. Penalties for this kind of alleged misconduct rose substantially in 2022 to ensure businesses cannot just flout the law.
Whatever the outcome of the legal proceeding, this action by the ACCC will at the very least signal to consumers there’s a cop on the beat keeping an eye on Australia’s supermarket duopoly.
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Margaret Easterbrook
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Jeannie Marie Paterson, The University of Melbourne
Woolworths and Coles face potentially massive fines if they are found guilty of misleading shoppers over the price of hundreds of products.
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
When the Greens tell Labor they’re ready to negotiate, what they usually mean is they’re preparing to make populist demands that can’t or shouldn’t be met.
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Melissa Naugle, Southern Cross University; Emily Howells, Southern Cross University; Line K Bay, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Remarkable diversity in heat tolerance can help coral reefs under climate change.
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Sarah Ailwood, University of Wollongong
Away from the glare of high-profile trials, defamation law is being used against women who come forward about sexual harassment. There’s little political appetite to fix it.
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Anjum Naweed, CQUniversity Australia
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Nicholas Wood, University of Sydney; Sophie Wen, The University of Queensland; Tim Ford, The University of Western Australia
From next month, Australians won’t be able to access compensation for any vaccine injury – from COVID or any others.
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Richard Denniss, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Most people underestimate just how far in advance the fossil fuel industry plans not only its new projects, but its PR and lobbying efforts, as well.
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George Buchanan, RMIT University
The rest of the internet can learn a lot from online ‘informal networks’.
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Rod McNaughton, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Many higher education institutions are focusing on innovation to be relevant. But this is only half of the puzzle. They also need to be teaching students how to be entrepreneurs.
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Politics + Society
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Adrian Beaumont, The University of Melbourne
The Democratic nominee has consolidated the leads she gained after her debate with Donal Trump, in which she was widely seen to have bested the former president.
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Jane McAdam, UNSW Sydney; Regina Jefferies, UNSW Sydney
The government needs a more streamlined, equitable and effective response to assist people facing persecution and danger to take refuge in Australia.
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Kris Gledhill, Auckland University of Technology
Judges routinely reduce sentences based on mitigating factors. But a proposal to cap such reductions will potentially lead to fewer guilty pleas and put more strain on a the justice system.
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Health + Medicine
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Neera Bhatia, Deakin University
Accessing super early may be the only way for some people to access life-changing medical care. But there aren’t currently enough safeguards to protect consumers from potential exploitation.
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Jennifer Tieman, Flinders University
As part of the recent aged care reforms, older Australians will be eligible for $25,000 worth of palliative support when they have three months or less left to live.
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Science + Technology
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Laura Nicole Driessen, University of Sydney
A large space rock will be temporarily captured by Earth’s gravity throughout October and November.
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Zena Assaad, Australian National University
A UN report proposes seven recommendations for addressing gaps in current AI governance. It’s a small step forward, but it needs refining.
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Environment + Energy
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Euan Ritchie, Deakin University
Have you ever paused to think about the athletic abilities of Australian wildlife? Let’s look at some of our best competitors and how might they fare in a contest against humans and overseas entrants.
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Education
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Sally Patfield, University of Newcastle
In September, many universities are making early offers to Year 12 students. This is a contentious practice but research shows it can provide much-needed support to young people.
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Arts + Culture
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Melanie Myers, The University of Queensland; Amber Gwynne, The University of Queensland
Reddit’s AITA content has found an afterlife on nearly every other social platform – giving life to a thriving content mill.
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Books + Ideas
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Per Henningsgaard, Curtin University
Australian readers are hungry for graphic novels, but, due to a skills shortage, few are published locally. Three very different new books feed our growing appetite for the form.
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Business + Economy
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Wenting He, Australian National University
Having navigated a government crackdown on billionaires, tech tycoon Pony Ma is once again the richest person in China. Could spring be coming for the country’s private sector?
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