Did Coles and Woolies con customers?

Tim Tams and Tiny Teddies aren’t usually the stuff federal court cases are made of, but with inflation soaring claims of fake discounts have implications for all Australian shoppers.

May 12, 2026, updated May 12, 2026

Tim Tams and Tiny Teddies aren’t usually the stuff federal court cases are made of, but product by product, dollar by dollar, the ACCC has been building its case against supermarket giants Coles and Woolies over what it claims were fake discounts.

Now, both cases have wrapped and the judge is reviewing the evidence. 

With inflation and grocery prices soaring, the timing couldn’t be more crucial.

Today, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute, Greg Jericho discusses the case against the supermarket giants, and its implications for Australian shoppers.

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Guest: Chief Economist at the Australia Institute, Greg Jericho

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