4100 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question
Published date: 27 Feb 2026
4100 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with the mother of the three-year-old who was accidentally strangled by a corded blind that "no amount of parental vigilance can replace the professional, mandatory safety hardware that has been law in Australia, the US, and the UK for years"?
Hon Scott Simpson: I acknowledge the mother’s profound loss and her concerns about the risks posed by corded internal window coverings. I am considering advice from officials on mandatory safety standards for corded window coverings.