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Does the Minister support stronger penalties for misleading and deceptive conduct; if yes, how?

Answered Question 16822 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the Minister support stronger penalties for misleading and deceptive conduct; if yes, how?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

The Government is amending the penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986 to provide a stronger deterrent for unfair and misleading conduct.