5505 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 15 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5505 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	09 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05505_2026
Document guid:	3e368d7a-245f-4506-811a-c8f41ec96c30

5505 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Takeovers Panel and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Hon Scott Simpson: None. I recruited from within the Panel.