Woolworths and Coles in Australia alert customers to potential price increases following court ruling on wages.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 08 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Remediation Costs: Australia's major supermarket chains, Woolworths and Coles, anticipate significant remediation costs due to a federal court ruling on historical staff underpayments.
Financial Estimates: Woolworths projects a post-tax charge between A$180 million and A$330 million, while Coles estimates their remediation costs to be between A$150 million and A$250 million.
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