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Yes, Australia’s big supermarkets have been price gouging. But fixing the problem won’t be easy

Bree Hurst, Queensland University of Technology; Carol Richards, Queensland University of Technology; Hope Johnson, Queensland University of Technology, and Rudolf Messner, Queensland University of Technology

A Senate enquiry has found both suppliers and customers of our supermarkets are struggling. Regulators have to find a way to rebalance the market, which doesn’t make these groups bear the cost.
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Supermarkets need to change the way they operate in Australia. But how do we get them to do this?

Carol Richards, Queensland University of Technology; Bree Hurst, Queensland University of Technology; Hope Johnson, Queensland University of Technology, and Rudolf Messner, Queensland University of Technology

Proposed toughening of the food and grocery code of conduct is long overdue. However, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will need to be well resourced to properly regulate the sector.
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How to have yourself a plastic‑free Christmas

Manuela Taboada, Queensland University of Technology; Glenda Amayo Caldwell, Queensland University of Technology; Hope Johnson, Queensland University of Technology; Leonie Barner, Queensland University of Technology, and Rowena Maguire, Queensland University of Technology

Christmas is hectic, and it can be easy just to go with the flow and vow to cut your plastic use in the new year. But here are some easy steps you can take now to make your Christmas plastic-free.

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