Woolworths employees' survey of rival IGA draws Australian antitrust scrutiny
By Saloni Sinha ( October 29, 2026, 05:24 GMT | Insight) -- Australia’s competition watchdog is examining allegations of anticompetitive conduct involving Woolworths employees who surveyed a rival IGA supermarket in Western Australia. At a Senate estimates hearing on Wednesday, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said the regulator had made initial inquiries into concerns raised by the IGA store owners but could not confirm whether Woolworths had been contacted. Separately, the watchdog said it expected to refer its investigation into franchise operator Craveable Brands to commissioners for a decision early next year.Australia’s competition regulator is examining allegations of anticompetitive conduct involving Woolworths employees who surveyed a rival IGA supermarket, the watchdog told parliament....
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