16822 (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:	16822 (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_16822_2026
Document guid:	845fa221-9997-485e-9865-a9fc889685c2

16822 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister support stronger penalties for misleading and deceptive conduct; if yes, how?

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.