Australia has passed new laws against price gouging after people were found to be reselling essential goods at inflated prices.
“We have acted decisively to address concerns about the hoarding and profiteering of essential goods, such as personal protective gear, disinfectants and other medical products and have introduced tough penalties for price gouging,” said home affairs minister Peter Dutton.
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