Behind the headline stories that emerged from Macquarie’s investment conference, there were a string of telling moments that were easy to miss.
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The competition regulator is set to leverage its expertise in data analytics which was honed during the digital platforms inquiry as well as the experience of New Zealand in its review of supermarket pricing.
The ACCC's probe into supermarket pricing is the latest in the long list of reviews into the sector. And it's not clear whether any will lower grocery bills.
The government is reviewing the supermarkets' approach to pricing in the midst of a cost-of-living crunch. But economists say it'll do little to solve inflation woes.
