Supermarket giants have come under fire from an enraged Bob Katter for refusing to show a nativity scene during Easter.
In a video on Facebook on Saturday, the fiery politician and founder of Katter’s Australian Party said independent stores in Cairns accepted his ‘pop-out’ display of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
However, he said Coles and Woolworths had declined to show the scene.
In an address to followers, he began by summarising the birth of Jesus Christ in a colloquial manner.
‘Two thousand years ago, a baby was born in a shed out the back of a pub,’ he said.
‘This kid grew up and became pretty famous. He travelled around saying you should love your neighbour and make the world a better place.’
But the recording took a turn when Mr Katter addressed Woolworths and Coles, accusing them of making ‘squillions’ during Easter and Christmas.
‘We had a beautiful little pop-out, a Nativity scene of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the stable,’ he said.
Federal MP Bob Katter (pictured) has issued a stern Easter message to Coles and Woolworths, saying they will ‘burn in hell’ after they refused to display a nativity scene
Mr Katter compared the supermarket giants to ‘money changers’ in a Bible story (stock image)
‘We gave it out to all the supermarkets in Cairns and all the independents all put it up, and Woolworths and Coles refused to put it up,’ Mr Katter said.
‘So I’ll tell you what happened to the money changers in the temple. They burnt in hell.
‘And there’s a message for the likes of Woolworths and Coles.’
Coles declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia. Woolworths has been contacted for a response.
Mr Katter closed his video saying he hoped followers could spend time with loved ones and ‘reflect on what really matters in this life’ over the Easter weekend.
‘God bless all listeners,’ he said.
The Federal MP is no stranger to criticising how supermarket giants work in Australia.
Mr Katter and Independent Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, protested with farmers outside a Woolworths in Bathurst, NSW, on Thursday.
Mr Katter (pictured) has been vocal about his views on major supermarket brands
The group were railing against ‘supermarket duopoly’ and markups on fresh produce.
He also introduced a government bill in March 2024 to reduce the market power of Australia’s major chains.
Under the proposal, large brands’ market power would be divested by 20 per cent within five years.
It would also create a commissioner for food retailing which would have powers to stop price gouging and other anti-competitive behaviour.
