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‘Very difficult to justify’: Watchdog slams major retailers for price gouging on rapid antigen tests

Major retail chains BP and IGA have been named and shamed by the consumer watchdog for ripping off shoppers with exorbitant rapid antigen test (RAT) prices.

The New Daily · Feb 1, 2022

Rapid antigen test sellers referred to police, as more than 100 price-gouging reports made a day

The ACCC is receiving more than 100 complaints every day of retailers reportedly price gouging rapid antigen tests, as it warns several potential breaches are being investigated.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2022

NSW residents buy repackaged COVID rapid antigen tests amid ongoing shortage

Regional NSW residents say they're being forced to buy COVID rapid antigen tests in ziplock bags with no instructions. Authorities say it could be illegal.

ABC News · Jan 28, 2022

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Sims to maintain the rage after ACCC term

Australia's competition watchdog chairman doesn't mind being called an activist regulator, because he believes that's exactly what he should be doing.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Coalition accuses suppliers of misleading customers over ‘missing’ rapid antigen tests

Greg Hunt says government is being blamed when overcommitted suppliers can’t deliver, and false RAT claims will be reported to ACCC

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2022

Claims federal government redirected RAT supplies from businesses referred to ACCC

The federal government has started reporting claims it diverted rapid antigen test supplies away from companies to its national stockpile to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, describing the accusations as "categorically untrue".

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022

60 Covid deaths nationally as PM says rapid antigen tests not being stockpiled – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2022

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SA Premier asks ACCC to investigate reports of RAT supply 'interference' by NSW and Victoria

Steven Marshall says he will ask the consumer watchdog to investigate reports that the Victorian and NSW governments have requisitioned rapid antigen tests bound for the state.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

Melbourne coffee roaster panned for offering free rapid antigen tests to ‘VIP’ customers

St Ali apologised for ‘inappropriate’ offer of two RATs with orders of coffee and merchandise of $159.99 after online backlash

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2022

Retailers taken to task over soaring cost of rapid antigen tests

Pharmacies, petrol stations and cigarettes shops will be named and shamed for ripping off Australians who desperately need to get tested for coronavirus.

The New Daily · Jan 17, 2022

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