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Court finds that Coles misled customers over 'Down Down' claims

court order14 May 2026

Respondent

Coles Supermarkets Australia

Facts

The Federal Court today found that Coles Supermarkets Australia made false or misleading representations about ‘Down Down’ discounts, in proceedings brought by the ACCC.

Outcome

Federal Court liability judgment: Coles Supermarkets Australia found to have made false or misleading 'Down Down' discount representations (13 of 14 sample tickets) (2026-05-14). Penalties and other orders are to be determined at a later date. See the ACCC source for the full terms.

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https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/court-finds-that-coles-misled-customers-over-down-down-claims

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