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business reporter Daniel Ziffer

Coles supermarket, Jeff Kennett slammed by government grocery reviewer

The supermarket watchdog has slammed former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett for "flawed" decision-making and failing to comply with its directions.

The Food and Grocery Code Independent Reviewer Chris Leptos has slapped Mr Kennett over his work as an arbiter between suppliers and Coles, saying his behaviour demonstrates the overseer needs new powers including fines for non-compliance and the ability to force access to his files.

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