12981 (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:	12981 (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_12981_2026
Document guid:	5e886220-51b3-4273-bbe9-19e8dfd7b278

12981 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with the principle that consumers should pay the price they see on the shelf?

Cameron Brewer: Consumers should be able to make informed choices at the point of purchase. I expect pricing practices to be clear, transparent, and consistent with existing consumer law.