Greens float state-owned supermarkets for cheaper food

The government as a supermarket owner? Nationalization becomes a new trend - RetailDetail EU

Until recently, the idea of nationalizing supermarkets sounded like political folklore. Now, concrete plans are on the table in Australia, New Zealand, and New York. High food prices are suddenly turning public supermarkets into a policy tool—and a direct provocation to the established retail sector.

Albanese Rival’s ‘Communist-Style’ Grocery Plan for Australia

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Albo rival's communist-style grocery plan for Australia

A radical $25.1billion proposal would see more than 200 Coles and Woolworths supermarkets forcibly taken into public ownership.

Could government-owned supermarkets make groceries cheaper? The Greens think so

David Shoebridge, who became Greens party leader last week, says the pitch warrants discussion.

Greens float state-owned supermarkets for cheaper food

The Greens have backed an idea for the federal government to buy up 200 Coles and Woolies stores in a move ripped straight out of a US mayor's playbook.

Greens think tank wants public supermarkets to challenge 'duopoly'

Taking inspiration from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, "Fair Go Grocers" public supermarkets would offer essential goods at a discount and act as a competitor to drive down prices at Coles and Woolworths.