The Government has released a draft code to implement a nationally‑consistent, mandatory unit pricing scheme.

The draft code applies to online retailers, and store-based retailers with a floor space of more than 1000 square metres devoted to the display of grocery items, provided those retailers sell a minimum range of food-based grocery items.

The Government intends to establish the code by regulation under Part IVB of the Trade Practices Act 1974 by 1 July 2009, and it will apply from 1 December 2009.

Comments close on 20 April 2009.