Statement on Coles and Aldi decision to cease sales of $1 milk

I’ve made it one of my key commitments to break the $1 litre milk model for our dairy farmers.

 

I said I’d never apologise to supermarkets over $1 milk and I never did.

 

Both Coles and Aldi have held discussions with me and I welcome this important first step.

 

Coles and Aldi’s announcement today that they’ll no longer sell milk for $1 means we’re breaking the back of $1 milk model.

 

It’s time farmers received fair reward for their effort. These people produce our food.

Last week I announced a dairy code of conduct which will outlaw exclusive contracts, retrospective price cuts and deduction of loyalty payments so farmers can shift to another processor more easily, creating more competition for their milk.

 

I’m pleased with today’s announcement, but won’t stop fighting for a fairer price for farmers’ right across the dairy range.