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11.29pm BST
Speaking to the ABC this morning, David Littleproud said this inquiry would be different to the other inquiries:
Well, this is where we’re going to make sure it is only three months, it’s on the Dairy Code of Conduct extension which only went to the processor level and we’ll look to have this done by Christmas as well as these other agricultural perishable goods.
We heard a lot of anecdotal evidence. ACCC has, in fact, got past evidence around this.
11.24pm BST
The federal government wants the ACCC to investigate agricultural chains, from farm to the store, to see how farmers are being treated.
From David Littleproud and Josh Frydenberg:
The Government will direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to undertake an inquiry into harmful imbalances of bargaining power between farmers, intermediaries, including processors, and retailers in the domestic supply chains of perishable agricultural goods in Australia.
The Government is focussed on ensuring the right domestic policy settings are in place, and is directing the ACCC to examine the nature of bargaining power in the supply chains for perishable agricultural goods covering meat (pork, lamb, beef), poultry (chicken meat and eggs), seafood, and horticulture goods where not already covered by a mandatory industry code.
Continue reading…NSW police say Wentworth Travelodge not up to standards as 400 guests moved. Follow all the latest news and updates, liveFollow the global live blogAustralian stats interactiveNSW cases map; NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots listVictoria and Melbourne trend mapSign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 11.29pm BSTSpeaking to the ABC this morning, David Littleproud said this inquiry would be different to the other inquiries:Well, this is where we’re going to make sure it is only three months, it’s on the Dairy Code of Conduct extension which only went to the processor level and we’ll look to have this done by Christmas as well as these other agricultural perishable goods. We heard a lot of anecdotal evidence. ACCC has, in fact, got past evidence around this. 11.24pm BSTThe federal government wants the ACCC to investigate agricultural chains, from farm to the store, to see how farmers are being treated.From David Littleproud and Josh Frydenberg: The Government will direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to undertake an inquiry into harmful imbalances of bargaining power between farmers, intermediaries, including processors, and retailers in the domestic supply chains of perishable agricultural goods in Australia.The Government is focussed on ensuring the right domestic policy settings are in place, and is directing the ACCC to examine the nature of bargaining power in the supply chains for perishable agricultural goods covering meat (pork, lamb, beef), poultry (chicken meat and eggs), seafood, and horticulture goods where not already covered by a mandatory industry code. Continue reading…