4051 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 27 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4051 (2026)
Question asked:	12 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	22 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04051_2026
Document guid:	b2235656-ede9-4833-b36c-9fcc4bb8a144

4051 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Government intend to adopt Australian corded blind safety standards in New Zealand in future Australian-New Zealand standards rounds; if not, what is the issue, if any, preventing this from happening?

Hon Scott Simpson: I have asked for advice from officials on mandatory safety standards for corded window coverings.