The Greens have presented a AU$30 million plan aimed at encouraging discount retailers like Aldi to expand into Tasmania, Australia's smallest state.

Tasmanian Greens Senator, Nick McKim, unveiled the proposal on Thursday, focusing on alleviating the high cost of living by increasing supermarket competition in the state, News.com reported.

Tasmania's grocery market is currently dominated by major retailers Coles and Woolworths.

The proposal suggests directing AU$30 million to the state government to help discount supermarkets establish a foothold in Tasmania. Approximately AU$2 million would be allocated to a supermarket competition review........

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