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How could the Green Institute's proposal for a government supermarket affect the Greens?

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The Greens may use government supermarket proposal in state election The Green Institute's proposal for a federal government-owned supermarket chain is being adopted by the Victorian Greens for political use. The policy suggests that Coles and Woolworths would be forced to sell 200 stores, while the government would spend more than $25 billion over five years to build 400 new shops. The Victorian Greens are specifically taking this policy to the state's November election, using the idea to promote lowering household grocery prices.

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  • The proposal suggests Coles and Woolworths would be forced to sell off 200 stores.abc.net.au
  • The government would spend more than $25 billion over five years to build 400 more shops.abc.net.au
  • The Victorian Greens are taking the policy to the state's November election.abc.net.au

Why it matters

For the Greens, adopting this policy provides a concrete, high-profile platform focused on cost of living and market regulation. By pushing the idea of a government-owned chain, they are directly challenging the established duopoly of Coles and Woolworths, which is a core element of their political messaging.

This proposal taps into public concern over household grocery prices. The idea of forcing major retailers to divest stores and introducing a state-backed competitor is a significant policy move that could influence voter sentiment ahead of the state election.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the federal Greens party endorse the Green Institute's proposal?
  • How will the public react to the idea of a government-owned supermarket chain?

What would change this answer

The federal Greens party endorses the proposalThe policy gains national momentum, potentially increasing the scope of the Greens' political influence beyond the state level.
The policy fails to gain traction in the state electionThe proposal's impact on the Greens' political agenda may be limited to internal policy discussion.

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