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MGA calls for bipartisan action to shut down illicit tobacco black market
Master Grocers Australia has called for bipartisan action to dismantle Australia’s illicit tobacco market, following the Coalition’s announcement today of new measures targeting the illegal trade and the organised crime
Urgent meeting to address dire black market booze threat
A local supermarket owner whose family business was targeted with an extortion attempt and ram-raid believed to be linked to the illicit tobacco wars fears more communities are at risk,
Dire Warning as Black Market Booze Crime Mirrors Illicit Tobacco Turf Wars
Australia is on the cusp of a potentially deadly black market alcohol crisis, which mirrors the illicit tobacco turf wars that have engulfed local communities, Master Grocers Australia (MGA) has
MGA Welcomes Victoria’s New Powers to Shut Down Illicit Tobacco Shops
Master Grocers Australia (MGA) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of new powers to shut down premises linked to illicit tobacco, saying the crackdown is needed to break a dangerous organised
MGA welcomes tough new retail assault laws — urges swift enforcement
MGA welcomes tough new retail assault laws — urges swift enforcement Master Grocers Australia welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of tougher laws and penalties targeting criminals that threaten or harm
Extortion and Violent Crime in Retail Leaves Victoria in a Lawless State
MGA Independent Businesses Australia has condemned the violent ram raid on the Friendly Grocer store in Longwarry in regional Victoria, warning that independent retailers are facing an unprecedented escalation in
