16836 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 10 May 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16836 (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_16836_2026
Document guid:	6ba58a7c-3bb3-49f1-87e3-275e550b7774

16836 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What instructions, if any, did the Minister receive from the Minister of Finance about the Commerce and Consumer Affairs portfolio, prior to, or after his, his appointment as Minister was made public?

Cameron Brewer: The Minister of Finance encouraged me to do everything I can to fix the basics and build the future.