Brumby’s boss quits after carbon tax scandal

BRUMBY’S  BAKERIES boss Deane Priest has quit over the carbon tax controversy. Mr Priest told Brumby’s franchisees in a June newsletter, made public this week, that they should “let the carbon tax take the blame” for price rises. A spokeswoman for parent company Retail Food Group (RFG) said on Friday Mr Priest had resigned from the group, effective immediately.

“That resignation has been accepted,” she said in a statement.

Franchisees have also been asked to remove Liberal Party posters which suggest prices have gone up because of the carbon tax.

“We have not had the opportunity to inspect these placards and therefore have not formed any opinion as to their legality,” Ms Catterall wrote.

“Both RFG and the Brumby’s bakery system are apolitical organisations.”

Brumby’s has posted a plea on its Facebook page to customers to support local stores.

“Please don’t blame the people at your local Brumby’s store for a serious error at head office,” the posting said.

“They are innocent victims in this situation.

“At the heart of every Brumby’s store are hard-working people running a small business. Please give them your support.”

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