29175 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question
Published date: 23 Jun 2025
29175 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with the Court of Appeal in Simons & Ors v ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd & ASB Bank Ltd of 19 July 2024 that affected customers should be automatically included in the class action litigation unless they actively choose to opt out?
Hon Scott Simpson: This is a matter for the courts and parties to determine.