5506 (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:	5506 (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_05506_2026
Document guid:	ef8e7da7-5111-4695-9485-4bf8410111c9

5506 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Anna Buchly as Chair of the Takeovers Panel?

Hon Scott Simpson: I recruited from within the Panel. The appointment was considered by Cabinet before I recommended it to the Governor-General.