Gary Humphries (ACT, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. It is reassuring to hear that prices might rise by only 0.1 per cent, but I also note that the Australian Food and Grocery Council has estimated that price rises will be in the order of up to five per cent. In fact, some major retailers are estimating price rises up to seven per cent. Did the government consult with the Food and Grocery Council in making their assessment of what the price rises under their flawed ETS would be?