‘Sheer madness’: Jeff Kennett and David Littleproud clash over the Coalition’s future supermarket policy

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett and Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud have engaged in a war of words over the Coalition’s future supermarket policy.

A future federal Coalition government would introduce “divestiture” powers which could force businesses to break up if they abuse their market power, and Littleproud took aim at Kennett while explaining the policy.

“He has a vested interest, he is employed by Coles to mark their own homework,” Littleproud said.

Press PLAY to hear him explain the policy + his comments on Jeff Kennett

The former Premier then had right of reply, stating Littleproud’s comments were wrong and said he’s a “Green in wolf or sheep’s clothing”.

“This policy is sheer madness,” he said.

Press PLAY to hear Kennett’s strong words on Littleproud and the Coalition’s policy + what he’s “terribly worried” about 

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