16798 (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:	16798 (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_16798_2026
Document guid:	41ea723c-e51d-4842-9489-0efd1b53d90e

16798 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What work, if any, has the Minister commissioned to officials regarding potential algorithmic collusion between competitors using shared AI tools?

Cameron Brewer: I am currently considering my priorities and work programme. Officials continue to monitor developments in algorithmic collusion and will provide advice as needed.