59199 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 09 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	59199 (2025)
Question asked:	16 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	02 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_59199_2025
Document guid:	e728df08-ce6e-4a0e-ba10-05c069628faa

59199 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What is the justification, if any, for a 140 working day statutory timeframe for merger clearances in the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill?

Hon Scott Simpson: These timeframes were set in consultation with the Commerce Commission and reflect a considered balance between timeliness and complexity.