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Grocery Industry Competition Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 12 Feb 2024

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill seeks to improve competition and efficiency in the grocery industry for the long-term benefit of consumers, and to contribute to a trading environment in which businesses can participate confidently.
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MP in charge
Hon Dr Duncan Webb
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MP in charge
Hon Dr David Clark
confirmation_number Bill No.191-3
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Assented on 25 Jun 2023

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Act: Grocery Industry Competition Act 2023

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Dr Duncan Webb, Hon Dr David Clark
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 53
    Bill no: 191-3
    Introduction: 20 Nov 2022
    First reading agreed: 22 Nov 2022
    Referred to: Economic Development, Science and Innovation
    Submissions due: 16 Jan 2023
    Select Committee Report(s): Grocery Industry Competition Bill - 21 Mar 2023
    Second reading agreed: 02 May 2023
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 20 Jun 2023
    Third reading agreed: 21 Jun 2023
    Royal assent: 25 Jun 2023
    Act: Grocery Industry Competition Act 2023