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Following the Disputes Tribunal decision, will the Minister ask MBIE to review whether the existing consumer protection framework is adequate when consumers incur substantial costs responding to a recalled product that is subsequently found to have contained asbestos?

Answered Question 37134 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Following the Disputes Tribunal decision, will the Minister ask MBIE to review whether the existing consumer protection framework is adequate when consumers incur substantial costs responding to a recalled product that is subsequently found to have contained asbestos?

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Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Officials continually monitor the effectiveness of consumer protection settings and provide advice on potential improvements where appropriate.