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Does the Minister believe the Commerce Commission has sufficient enforcement powers; if not, what changes are needed?

Answered Question 16823 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister believe the Commerce Commission has sufficient enforcement powers; if not, what changes are needed?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government is updating the Commission’s enforcement powers through the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which is currently before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.