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Expert opinions cast doubt on grocery bill savings

Published July 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM UTC

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Experts express skepticism about the impact of Australia's new anti-price gouging laws on grocery bills. Retail specialists argue these regulations will not reduce prices but only prevent further unjustified increases by Coles and Woolworths. Given the difficulties in proving price gouging and limitations excluding other large retailers like Amazon and Wesfarmers, the laws may have limited effect. Additionally, consumer trust remains low due to past misleading promotions. Analysts suggest that shoppers' best strategy is comparison shopping and flexible buying habits to get the best value rather than relying on regulatory changes to lower costs.