16821 (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:	16821 (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_16821_2026
Document guid:	00bb5c0b-c7b7-4389-b519-8056bcb290a7

16821 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister support increased funding for competition enforcement; if yes, by how much?

Cameron Brewer: My immediate focus is on ensuring the Commerce Commission is as effective as possible, including through the Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill, which is intended to strengthen the Commission’s governance, decision-making, and mandate.