AUSTRALIA | Not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting remote First Nations communities.
CEQ has taken the decision to invest a further AUD 500,000 in price reductions from now until the 1st of July 2025 to help customers with cost-of-living pressures.
Effective immediately, all CEQ stores across the Torres Strait, Cape York Peninsula, in Doomadgee and on Palm Island will now mirror or better major supermarket online prices on essential grocery items, ensuring greater affordability for families and individuals living in remote Queensland communities.
The price reductions, after current discounts have been applied at CEQ checkouts, will cover a wide range of staple items, including:
- Women’s hygiene products
- Baby food
- Mince
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Milk
- Flour
- Rice
- Bread
New reduced prices for essential items in CEQ stores which match or better major supermarket prices include AUD 6 for a dozen eggs, AUD 4.48 for a 2 litre bottle of fresh milk, AUD 8.96 for 500 grams of 4-star beef mince, AUD 2.64 for a 2 kilogram bag of flour and AUD 8.56 for a 2 kilogram bag of rice.
CEQ Chairperson Joann Schmider said this initiative reinforces CEQ’s role in caring for the communities it serves.
“This significant investment further demonstrates CEQ’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that people in remote North Queensland have access to affordable and essential groceries,” said Schmider.
“We understand the financial pressures that many families face, and this initiative aligns with CEQ’s vision of ‘Caring, every day, always’ by making a real difference in the cost of living for our customers.”
CEQ Chief Executive Officer Michael Dykes said the organisation was proud to be setting new standards in price competitiveness for remote communities. They applauded the efforts of state and federal governments to do the same.
“Matching or beating major supermarket prices on key grocery items is a major achievement for CEQ, and it highlights our commitment to reducing the financial strain on our customers,” said Dykes.
“Our investment of up to half a million dollars will ensure that families can access essential items at the best possible prices, making everyday living more affordable in remote communities. I also want to recognise our Board and Chairperson for keeping customer issues close to their hearts and taking positive action.”
Customers have been encouraged to visit their local CEQ store to take advantage of these price reductions.
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