Concetta Fierravanti-Wells (NSW, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Is the minister aware that major retailers have estimated that a compulsory retailer levy of 25c would add $650 million a year, or $156 a shopper, to the annual grocery bill? Minister, you have not explained the inconsistency between the statement of Mr Garrett on 9 March and the evidence that was given in estimates so clearly in February that the government was looking at options, including a Commonwealth bag levy or mandatory retailer charge.