The ACCC will conduct a series of public hearings from 7 to 22 November as part of its ongoing Supermarkets Inquiry.

The public hearings will be livestreamed via the ACCC website and will be an opportunity for the ACCC to gain a more complete understanding of the key issues in the retail grocery sector and its associated supply chains.

The hearings will involve executives of Aldi, Coles, Metcash, Woolworths and other stakeholders.

“We have received a large volume of information from the major participants in the supermarket sector and these hearings will provide an opportunity for us to seek clarification on a range of the very complex matters that are detailed in that information,” ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said.

“Our inquiry is ongoing and as such, we have not yet reached concluded views on the key issues flagged in our interim report. We will outline our views and recommendations in the final report for the inquiry, which is due to the Treasurer by 28 February 2025.”

The scheduled hearing dates and attendees are as follows:

• 7-8 November – Consumer advocacy groups, supplier industry representative bodies and supplier(s)
• 11-12 November – Aldi
• 14-15 November – Metcash
• 18-19 November – Woolworths
• 21-22 November – Coles