When news broke that Coles and Woolworths will be hauled before a court to defend their discounts there wasn’t too much sympathy from consumers struggling with rising prices.  Many were already sceptical of the Prices Dropped and Down Down specials.  But is action from the competition watchdog and politicians really going to reduce our grocery bills?  Today, ABC commentator and presenter Annabel Crabb on the politics of doing the groceries.  Annabel Crabb highlights how the ACCC’s legal action against Coles and Woolworths could set a precedent for future retail practices.  Featured:  Annabel Crabb, ABC writer and presenter Key Topics: Coles and Woolworths discounts ACCC legal action Consumer protection Discounts Supermarket codes of conduct Cost of living crisis Retail practices Grocery bills