44220 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 02 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	44220 (2025)
Question asked:	10 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	28 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_44220_2025
Document guid:	4ebadd66-f51f-402f-84e8-3c165aa00392

44220 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What specific steps, if any, has the Minister taken to stop misleading pricing and fake specials for consumers?

Hon Scott Simpson: The Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has contacted supermarkets regarding misleading pricing. Additionally, the Commerce Commission continues to play an active role in stopping misleading pricing.