37146 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 03 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37146 (2026)
Question asked:	18 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	30 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37146_2026
Document guid:	1477f672-8924-4947-8a35-c9c9e2527236

37146 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Given this Disputes Tribunal decision, will the Minister intervene with Kmart to encourage them to provide consumers with financial compensation for testing of contaminated asbestos sand products?

Cameron Brewer: Decisions relating to compensation are matters for consumers and suppliers, subject to the relevant legal framework.