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Transcripts of the public hearings
The supermarkets inquiry public hearings have now finished.
We will publish transcripts of the public hearings over the next few weeks.
Any media queries should be directed to the ACCC media team at media@accc.gov.au or 1300 138 917.
About the public hearings
In November, we conducted public hearings involving senior executives of Aldi, Coles, Metcash, Woolworths, and other stakeholders. The hearings helped to gain a more complete understanding of the key issues in the retail grocery sector and its associated supply chains.
The hearings considered issues including:
- supermarket price setting practices
- retail competition
- supermarket profitability and margins
- concerns raised in grocery supply chains.
The General practice note for conduct of hearings ( PDF 134.99 KB ) set out general guidance about the procedures we followed for the hearings.
Hearing dates and attendees
The hearing dates and attendees were:
- 7 and 8 November – Consumer advocacy groups, supplier industry representative bodies and supplier(s)
- 11 and 12 November – Aldi
- 14 and 15 November – Metcash
- 18 and 19 November – Woolworths
- 21 and 22 November – Coles.