33162 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 12 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33162 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	06 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_33162_2026
Document guid:	61c5d68a-b032-4121-889f-13c3cf7813b3

33162 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Following the publication of AUT testing on 2 July 2026 that showed asbestos in contaminated sand can be airborne, is the Government considering a ban on the sale of these products, and if so, when?

Cameron Brewer: I am currently considering advice on options for addressing the risks posed by these products.