Terms of Reference

That the following matter be referred to the Economics References Committee or inquiry and report by the last sitting day of February 2025:

  1. The role of Australia's 'big box' retailers and large format retailers in price setting, with particular reference to:
    1. the market behaviours of such retailers, including price negotiation practices, abuse of market power and engagement with suppliers, in particular horticultural producers;
    2. whether big box and large format retailers that sell products that fall under the category of grocery should be included in the grocery code of conduct;
    3. acquisition and use of land; and
    4. any other related matters.
  2. That, for the purpose of the inquiry, a 'big box' retailer refers to a retail store that occupies a large physical footprint and offers a variety of products and a broad product mix to its customers.

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About this inquiry

An inquiry into matters relating to ‘big box’ retailer price setting.

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