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Why an unfairness test might be a better way to tackle big business bullies

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imageWoolworths is being pursued by the corporate regulator for its treatment of smaller suppliers.AAP/Dan Peled

Unconscionable conduct proceedings against Woolworths by the corporate regulator announced this week are a (yet another) brave attempt to crack down on an activity that has been historically very hard to police.

But a looming review of...

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