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Does the Minister support strengthening merger laws to reduce market concentration; if yes, how?

Answered Question 16826 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister support strengthening merger laws to reduce market concentration; if yes, how?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Yes. The Government is progressing stronger merger laws through the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which is currently before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.