12960 (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:	12960 (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_12960_2026
Document guid:	6297363e-fd7c-4b4a-94ea-532dbadce439

12960 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What law changes, if any, has the Minister advocated for in the Government's 2026 legislative program to strengthen enforcement of consumer protection laws?

Cameron Brewer: The Government has announced changes to strengthen enforcement of consumer protection law, including higher penalties for serious breaches of the Fair Trading Act 1986.