A medical supply company charging $786 for a box of 20 face masks is accused of exploiting the #coronavirus crisis. #abc730 @GraceTobin abc.net.au/news/2020-04-2…
“When we had some quotes from the company back in January a box of the N95 masks would cost about $40, and now they would cost about $700 to $800.” - Pharmacist Linda Nguyen, customer of Livingstone International. #abc730 #coronavirus #Covid19Aus
As the #COVID19Aus pandemic unleashed panic buying, Livingstone International dramatically increased the price of vital protective gear. Livingstone International says its face mask manufacturers have massively hiked their prices. #abc730 #coronavirus
In a statement to #abc730, Livingstone International said it was providing access to critical supplies despite increased costs. And that it was working hard to source other suppliers to resume normal trading. #coronavirus #COVID19Aus
#abc730 understands Livingstone International has been reported to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, but the @acccgovau won’t confirm if it’s investigating the company. #coronavirus #covid19
“Their prices look excessive, exploitative, unjustified and unpardonable in current circumstances unless they can give us a good explanation.” - Former @acccgovau chairman Allan Fels #abc730 #coronavirus #COVID19Aus
The Federal Government has told #abc730 it won't tolerate price gouging during the #COVID19 outbreak and the Minister for Health @GregHuntMP has referred the Livingstone International matter to @AusFedPolice for further advice. #coronavirusaustralia #auspol
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