12873 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12873 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	20 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12873_2026
Document guid:	16245db0-89c0-429d-ad5e-809ab87bb534

12873 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Is the Minister considering stronger mandatory recall powers for unsafe consumer products, if at all?

Cameron Brewer: The Fair Trading Act 1986 includes powers that enable the Minister to require the compulsory recall of unsafe consumer products where necessary.