ACCC cracks down on rapid test price hike

Signs indicating that this chemist is out of Covid-19 rapid antigen tests (RAT) are seen, Brisbane Sunday, January 2, 2022. Source: AAP

Australia's coronavirus tally has surpassed more than 500,000 infections since the start of the pandemic, after record daily figures in multiple states on Tuesday.

The national coronavirus case total for Australia has exceeded 537,000 cases.
Both New South Wales and Victoria posted daily infection records.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has criticised businesses for actively raising the price of rapid anti-gen testing kits.

And a shortage of rapid antigen tests is causing concern as the national booster program is extended, opening up shots to millions more people.

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