Albanese promises action on supermarkets ‘taking the piss’ as Dutton criticises ‘wet lettuce’ approach

Anthony Albanese says supermarkets price gouging consumers are ‘taking the piss’ but Peter Dutton has criticised his ‘wet lettuce’ approach. Composite: AAP

Anthony Albanese says supermarkets price gouging consumers are “taking the piss” after promising that a re-elected Labor government will outlaw the act by the end of the year, in his first big policy announcement of the campaign.

The prime minister announced on Sunday that Labor will act on recommendations made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to improve transparency about supermarket prices, promotions and loyalty programs.