6295 (2026). Arena Williams 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:	6295 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
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_06295_2026
Document guid:	88572c4e-11e2-4618-a39e-05073be73130

6295 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What, if any, is the timeline for when the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill will next be called for a second reading in the House, given that it has been on the Order Paper since November 2025?

Hon Scott Simpson: As set out in paragraph 7.9 of the Cabinet Manual, the Government's legislation programme is confidential.