Andrew Leigh discusses supermarket power imbalance in Australia

In a recent discussion, Andrew Leigh, the assistant minister for competition, charities, and Treasury, spoke with Karen Middleton, the political editor of Guardian Australia, regarding the government's proposed food and grocery code of conduct. This initiative aims to address the significant power imbalance between supermarkets and their customers, which has raised concerns about fair trading practices. The conversation also touched on other pressing issues, including negative gearing and the Labor Party's challenges with the census. The proposed code is part of broader efforts to enhance competition in the grocery sector, which has been criticized for stifling competition among major players. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has highlighted the need for more vigorous competition in the market, indicating that the current landscape may not be serving consumers effectively. The discussion underscores the government's commitment to reforming the grocery sector to ensure fairer practices and better outcomes for consumers.