David Coleman

Very strongly agree

Yes, give the ACCC power to break up monopolies.

This aligns precisely with the Coalition's announced policy to introduce 'Big Stick' laws giving the ACCC and courts the power to order the divestiture of assets for the supermarket sector. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

In 2024, the Liberal Party, led by Peter Dutton, shifted its stance to support supermarket divestiture powers as a 'last resort' to address the market dominance of Coles and Woolworths. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, stop them from price gouging struggling families.

The Liberal Party has framed its support for divestiture laws as a response to the cost-of-living crisis and alleged price gouging by major supermarket chains. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, high prices are caused by inflation, not corporate greed.

While the Liberals consistently blame inflation on government spending, they have specifically targeted supermarket conduct as an additional factor, contradicting the 'No' stance in this specific industry context. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, we should encourage competition rather than punish success.

Although the party generally advocates for competition over intervention, their specific policy on supermarkets has shifted toward punitive divestiture powers to address a perceived lack of genuine competition. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The current Coalition policy has moved away from this position, now advocating for legislative powers to break up supermarkets that engage in unconscionable conduct. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, heavy-handed government intervention will ruin the economy.

The Liberal Party has explicitly rejected the argument that divestiture powers for supermarkets are a form of 'Soviet-style' intervention, positioning it instead as a necessary pro-competition measure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.