Remote Australian communities have grocery prices more than double those in capital cities, according to a Choice study, revealing food insecurity in remote areas.

A study by the consumer advocacy group Choice found that a basket of essential grocery items in remote Australian communities costs an average of $99.38, more than double the $44.70 in capital cities. The highest price was $110.82 in the Northern Territory's West Daly region. This significant price disparity highlights food insecurity in remote areas. Choice recommends government subsidies for freight and monitoring of grocery prices to alleviate the issue.

October 30, 2024
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