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Kat Wong

Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code

The government says shoppers and farmers will benefit from a new mandatory code for supermarkets. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Shoppers could pay lower prices for higher quality produce as the government cracks down on anti-competitive behaviour at the major supermarkets. 

The federal government on Monday announced it will accept all 11 recommendations of a recent review into the voluntary Food and Grocery Code of Conduct to protect suppliers and consumers after an outcry over checkout prices.

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