54467 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 07 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	54467 (2025)
Question asked:	19 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	01 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_54467_2025
Document guid:	5fdfab70-a318-4677-b943-ea7879544073

54467 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Were any victims of online scams consulted on the "new legal protections so banks, telecommunications providers and digital platforms can act faster to block suspected online scams", and if so, when and in what format?

Hon Scott Simpson: My officials and I have engaged with a range of stakeholders in the development of anti-scam work, including consumer advocacy groups.