Inquiry into competition and pricing in the Australian dairy industry
Terms of Reference
This inquiry will investigate the current circumstances of the varying prices being paid to dairy farmers in different Australian states, including:
(a) the economic effect on the dairy industry of announced reductions in prices to be paid to producers by milk processors,
(b) the impact of the concentration of ownership of milk processing facilities on milk market conditions in the dairy industry;
(c) the impact of the consolidation of the ownership of the market or drinking milk sector with the manufacturing milk sector on milk market conditions in the dairy industry;
(d) the impact of the concentration of supermarket supply contracts on milk market conditions;
(e) whether aspects of the Trade Practices Act 1974 are in need of review having regard to market conditions and industry sector concentration in this industry; and
(f) any other related matters.
For further information, contact: Department of the Senate
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia