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Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

EXPLAINED: Consumer watchdog to crack down on dodgy practices | Vintage Vibes

An extra $30 million in funding will help the consumer watchdog probe claims against supermarkets. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Supermarkets could soon be forced to disclose their intention to purchase real estate, in a bid to block land-hoarding and make the sector more competitive and price-friendly for customers.

Announcing a $30 million boost for the consumer watchdog to investigate unfair practices on Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the government would work with states and territories to prevent grocery chains land-banking.

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