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Littleproud’s Bill aims to boost consumer protections and divestiture powers, while Taylor proposes amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act.

The government is also planning reforms to boost supermarket competition by easing entry barriers and opening more sites for new businesses.

Albanese’s comments come as Australia’s major supermarkets face new action from regulators.

ACCC claims the conduct involved 266 Woolworths products across 20 months, and 245 Coles products over 15 months.