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Sunfish
27th Apr 2008, 23:30
Hopefully the next time QF or Jetstar try and match a new entrants airfares, they will get kicked squarely in the backside.



Govt declares war on price predators



Front line: new laws will make it illegal for big businesses to cut their prices in a bid to wipe out smaller rivals (ABC TV)

The Federal Government will make it illegal for big businesses to cut their prices in a bid to wipe out smaller rivals.

New laws will be unveiled today to better safeguard small businesses by making it easier for the competition watchdog to crackdown on predatory pricing.

Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson says the move will keep more players in the market to keep prices low.

"It will be pro-competitive by allowing more small businesses to survive against powerful businesses who want to wipe them ou

lowerlobe
27th Apr 2008, 23:38
Hopefully the next time QF or Jetstar try and match a new entrants
....Not to mention a large transport company as well

bushy
28th Apr 2008, 00:13
They should also look at the government "preferred list" of tenderers.