55047 (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:	55047 (2025)
Question asked:	23 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_55047_2025
Document guid:	433ac1eb-36f7-4051-ac53-3f09092b034f

55047 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What evidence, if any, does the Minister or his officials have of recent action taken by entities which was not "reasonable and proportionate" to the risk of online scams?

Hon Scott Simpson: The safe harbour being progressed will give online service providers the certainty that they need to take action, whilst ensuring they take reasonable precautions.