Original article by Primrose Riordan
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 11 : 22-Oct-15

The Australian Retailers Association, Master Grocers Australia and the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry are among the groups that support adding a so-called "effects" test to the Competition Act. However, shadow treasurer Chris Bowen has told an audience of grocers that small businesses would face a huge legal bill if they pursue action under the effects test and fail. Master Grocers Australia CEO Jos de Bruin has dismissed Bowen’s comments as a "scare campaign".

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AUSTRALIAN RETAILERS ASSOCIATION, MASTER GROCERS’ AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, AUSTRALIAN HOTELS ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL FARMERS’ FEDERATION LIMITED, AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSION