16757 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 10 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16757 (2026)
Question asked:	20 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	04 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16757_2026
Document guid:	7c1151ec-93d3-40f2-bcbf-07382850e4e4

16757 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that penalties for breaches of the Fair Trading Act are comically light in New Zealand compared with in other jurisdictions?

Cameron Brewer: The Government is amending the penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986 to provide a stronger deterrent for unfair and misleading conduct.