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[โ€“] Dalek_Thal@aussie.zone 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Just a reminder that during covid, it was possible to eat well and healthily for a week for $75, with some snacks and non-essentials thrown in, too.

How long until we stop taking it up the arse?

[โ€“] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 9 points 6 months ago

they could at least use some lube of lower interest rates/rent/slowing imigration/boosting the building industry. Getting a bit sick of taking it raw.

[โ€“] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 6 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