ACCC Investigates Bargaining Power in Ag Chains
Alexandra Merrett • September 7, 2020
ACCC Investigates Bargaining Power in Ag Chains
Key words: ACCC, Agriculture, Supply Chain
Time to get your skates on... Australia's Federal Government recently asked the ACCC to examine bargaining power in supply chains for perishable agricultural products. The ACCC is to provide its report by 30 November, so seeks submissions by 18 September.
The headline issue is: how the relative bargaining power of farmers, processors and retailers involved in the relevant supply chains affects trading practices and consequently efficiency.
Dairy is an industry of particular focus, along with meat products, fish/shellfish, eggs, and horticultural & viticultural produce.
The inquiry's home page can be found here.
Submissions should respond to the Terms of Reference.
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