- Target:
- Federal Parliament of Australia
- Region:
- Australia
- Website:
- www.markmaldridge.com
Media release 16th July 2012
The National Boycott and Rally in support of local food producers
From the 20th of July 2012 thousands of Australians will stand together and boycott “Coles and Woolworths” on the 21st, Awareness rallies will be held all over the country, to demand not only a fair go for our farmers and growers but just as importantly honest labelling to empower the people’s ability to also support “Australian made” across the board.
The duopoly of Coles/Woolies has become so powerful with some 80% of the grocery market, their thirst to increase their share is having an adverse affect on our struggling producers and in fact the price of our weekly shopping bills.
This action is not about trying to undermine big business; it is about securing our fresh food future, jobs for our children, ensuring the protection of the farm and to demand the accountability that should accompany any Australian business that has such a huge slice of the pie.
“100 billion dollars in profits removes any excuse they may think they have to undermine and ride rough shot over hard working local farmers and producers”.
Imported food does not meet the standards of our local produce and destroys jobs and our food security at all levels.
While our families on the land struggle to make ends meet on a meagre 5 cents in every dollar that is spent over the counter of these huge grocery outlets, it is simply un-Australian that they would dare demand these hard working families fund a pricing war between them, out of their inadequate 5 cents.
Making matters even worse, is the fact that dirty tactics have become part and parcel in some negotiations between producer and these grocery giants, which has resulted in the closure of so many farms and growers already.
Demanding a fair go to secure the future of fresh produce and the ability for consumers to make an informed choice at the checkout, should be supported by any Australian business, begging the big question, why isn’t it?
I highly suggest all Australians take the time to research for themselves this very import issue, and stand in support of our children’s future and a fair go.
Mark Aldridge
We the people of Australia demand the federal government address issues relating to, food Labelling, the definition of the use of the word "Fresh", and country of origin labelling for the contents of all grocery packaging.
Our will is that our Parliament will police and legislate to empower the Australian peoples consumer rights to adequate food labelling, support of our Australian producers in regards to fair trading conditions and that imported food stuffs are subject to the same requirements and standards demanded of Australian farmers and growers.
That the Australian federal government do address the issue of Coles & Woolworths holdings in the grocery industry with a view of restricting any future growth until a full public consultation process can determine satisfactory standards relating to such duopoly situations and fair market share.
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The National Boycott of Coles & Woolworths July 2012 petition to Federal Parliament of Australia was written by Mark M Aldridge and is in the category Consumer Affairs at GoPetition.