Jeannie Marie Paterson

Jeannie Marie Paterson is a Professor of Law (consumer protections and credit law), The University of Melbourne

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How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia

By Jeannie Marie Paterson | 23 April 2026

The consumer watchdog’s Federal Court case against Woolworths over its “prices dropped” promotions is underway and will run into next week. This – and a separate court action against Coles – are crucial legal cases, with the potential for hundreds of millions of dollars in fines. Around two-thirds of all Australian supermarket sales are made…