Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00249:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00249
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 3977–5741

6  Directions on matters to be taken into consideration in the inquiry

        Under subsection 95J(6) of the Act, the Commission is directed to take into consideration all of the following matters in holding the inquiry:
           (a)    the structure of the markets for the supply of groceries by suppliers, wholesalers and retailers, including:
              (i)    the level and nature of competition at each of these levels of the markets; and
              (ii)    relationships between the parties at different levels of each of the markets (for example, relationships between wholesalers and retailers); and
              (iii)    the competitiveness of small and independent retailers, including those in regional and remote areas; and
              (iv)    the impact of technological change on each of the markets, including the impact of the growth of online shopping; and
           (b)    the approach of suppliers, wholesalers and retailers to setting prices for groceries, including the use of data analytics in setting prices;
           (c)    factors affecting the price of inputs along the supply chain for groceries, including:
              (i)    any impediments to the efficient availability of inputs along the supply chain; and
              (ii)    any impediments to the efficient pricing of inputs along the supply chain; and
              (iii)    any difference between the prices paid, and prices charged, by suppliers, wholesalers and retailers for groceries; and
           (d)    non-price aspects of competition in the markets for groceries, including the impact of:
              (i)    loyalty programs; and
              (ii)    discounts offered by retailers for future purchases of groceries or other goods or services.