Labor's plan won't stop petrol price gouging

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“Labor’s proposal won't stop petrol companies price gouging," Greens Economic Justice Spokesperson Senator Nick McKim said. "It will only increase penalties for lying about why prices are rising, while doing nothing to actually stop prices rising.” “Australians are being slugged at the bowser, and the Government’s response is simply fiddling at the margins.” "Corporations are using the war as cover for price rises across the economy, so the government's response needs to be economy wide." “The Greens pressured Labor into cracking down on supermarket price gouging, but Labor is now sitting back and allowing price gouging without consequence.” “If price gouging laws are good enough for supermarkets, they should apply across the entire economy.” "Labor's piecemeal response means that Australians will pay higher prices than they should right across the economy." “The coming inflation spike won’t stop at petrol.

We already know that fertiliser costs are going up, which will flow through to farmers and food prices.” “We need economy-wide anti price gouging laws so corporations can’t use the war as cover to boost profits. The Greens have already drafted a Bill that would do this.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

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