On 15 November 2024, the final report of the Select Committee on the Cost of Living was tabled in the Australian Senate.

The report contains many recommendations and observations made by Senators of various political persuasions who participated in the inquiry.

Unsurprisingly, the cost of groceries and other household supplies was a topic which received considerable attention.

Advocating on your behalf, MGAIBA’s Martin Stirling (Director Legal Services) and Lincoln Wymer (MGAIBA President) appeared at one of the Committee’s hearings in Canberra to provide evidence and explain to the Senators that our industry is facing significant challenges in operating businesses and that many of the cost pressures experienced by consumers are also felt by store owners in the independent retailing industry.

We are pleased that the concerns of our industry were heard and that the Australian Parliament is aware of our sector’s experiences and challenges. Read the final report here.