The bosses of Australia's biggest supermarkets are bound for Canberra set to appear before a senate committee.
Unions, farmers and the consumer watchdog spoke about the squeeze being felt across the country as whistleblower Abdel Badura blamed the grocery giants.
"During this time I have witnessed the tactics and practices Australia's supermarket duopoly Coles and Woolworths deploy to price gouge suppliers and ultimately customers," Badura said.Insta-famous bird Molly the magpie returned home to carers The interim review has already suggested billions of dollars in fines if sustained price gouging is found.
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