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Question 12853 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Trend Micro that layoffs and financial pressure created perfect conditions for scammers to prey on people’s need for quick cash?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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There are many factors that contribute to scammers targeting New Zealanders. Financial pressure may be a factor in some circumstances.

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Question 12855 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    Does the Minister agree with the Commerce Commission that banks have not invested in software, processes, systems and staff training at a level that is required to protect their clients?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Commerce Commission’s market study into personal banking services found limited investment in innovation by banks. I agree with the findings of the Commerce Commission’s market study report and note that banks have made progress in…

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Question 12856 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with the call by financial crime specialist Gabby Lewis for greater regulation of social media and telco companies to address the risk of organized cybercrime syndicates targeting New Zealand?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Reducing exposure to scams is important. Regulation is one way to address the risk of organised cybercrime syndicates targeting New Zealand, but it is not the only way. I look forward to working with my Ministerial colleagues in the…

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Question 12857 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister read, or seen a summary, of the remarks of financial crime specialist Gabby Lewis at the New Zealand Police Financial Intelligence Unit's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Conference?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No.

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Question 12858 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Juha Saarinen in interest.co.nz that responding to industrial scale-scamming operations from overseas by "blocking suspicious domains and freezing mule accounts could prove little more than plugging leaks in a…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I look forward to continuing the work of the Anti-Scam Alliance to strengthen New Zealand’s response to scams. I am currently considering my priorities for the portfolio including in relation to any additional Government policies or laws.…

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Question 12859 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Ruairi O'Shea writing for Consumer New Zealand that "While consumers in Australia are enjoying greater scam protections, in New Zealand, the problem is bad and getting worse", and if not, why not?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No. Last year, the government efficiently and effectively established an alliance of organisations though the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance to strengthen New Zealand’s response to scams, without the delay of a regulatory response. The…

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Question 12860 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister support a cap on the amount of money people could make from reselling tickets?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am not currently planning to progress any legislation relating to ticket resales.

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Question 12861 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What laws, if anything, does the Minister intend to pass to prevent ticket scalping in New Zealand?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I currently have no plans to introduce new legislation specifically relating to ticket scalping.

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Question 12862 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that New Zealand needs a live-event ticket resale market that "works well and is fair for consumers"?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am aware of Consumer New Zealand’s views on ticket resales.

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Question 12866 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister intend a review on the impact of the Buy Now Pay Later changes; if yes, in what format?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Officials at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment are monitoring the regulation of Buy Now Pay Later loans.

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Question 12872 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that ticket scalping is a "rip-off" for consumers?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am aware of Consumer New Zealand’s views on ticket scalping.

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Question 12873 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Is the Minister considering stronger mandatory recall powers for unsafe consumer products, if at all?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Fair Trading Act 1986 includes powers that enable the Minister to require the compulsory recall of unsafe consumer products where necessary.

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Question 12874 (2026)

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    Further to 59075 (2025), has the Government written to banks to encourage them to standardise financial information, if so when, and will the letter be made public?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government will be writing to banks to encourage them to standardise financial information in due course, acknowledging that their bedding-in of open banking will help to streamline comparisons and applications.

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Question 12875 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe that industry needs regulation to protect consumers from market failure; if yes, which industries need priority in 2026 in New Zealand?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Regulation plays an important role in supporting well-functioning markets for the benefit of consumers and business alike. I will be considering work in several areas.

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Question 12879 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with Professors Shaw and Sims that there is a need for asbestos testing in products at risk of contamination at the border to reduce the risk of them entering New Zealand and adversely affecting New Zealanders’…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Importing asbestos-containing products is strictly prohibited, unless the importer has been issued a permit to do so by the Environmental Protection Authority. My expectation is that suppliers take the necessary steps to comply with the…

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Question 12883 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with the proposed new UK approach of making it illegal to resell tickets for live events at a price above the original cost, and if so, will he introduce legislation to do the same in New Zealand?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Currently, there are no plans to introduce legislation on this issue.

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Question 12885 (2026)

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    Further to 59125, is the Minister aware that Kmart NZ sold approximately 864 units of Licensed Sensory Activity Sets: Frozen Bluey and Paw Patrol which has returned positive results for the presence of asbestos and has now been recalled?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes. The presence of asbestos in any consumer product, particularly those intended for children, is unacceptable and deeply concerning.

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Question 12889 (2026)

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    Has the Minister asked officials for advice on how many tickets, if any, for live events in New Zealand are resold at a price above the original cost?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 12892 (2026)

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    What further policy work, if any, does the Minister intend to advance in 2026 to reform the Consumer Guarantees Act?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities for the portfolio.

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Question 12895 (2026)

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    Does the Minister support the Salvation Army's call for Buy Now Pay Later schemes to be banned for the purchase of alcohol?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Buy Now Pay Later loans are regulated by the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (the CCCFA). The CCCFA does not directly control what types of products, such as alcohol, can be purchased on credit.

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Question 12903 (2026)

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    Further to 58948, what advice, if any, has the Minister asked for regarding consumer protections when algorithms are used for price-setting purposes?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 12904 (2026)

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    Further to 58948, what policy work, if any, does the Minister or his officials intend to pursue in 2026 into algorithmic collusion and the uses of artificial intelligence in the area of competition law and policy, including where…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Officials will continue policy monitoring and analysis on developments in algorithmic collusion and AI-enabled pricing and provide advice as needed.

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Question 12907 (2026)

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    Further to 59119, what advice, if any, does the Minister have for potentially affected families if they cannot afford the upfront cost of upwards of $3000 for testing an entire home for the presence of asbestos from consumer sand products?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Families are encouraged to seek advice from qualified, accredited asbestos professionals about whether testing is necessary and, if so, what level of testing is appropriate. Under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, consumers may also be…

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Question 12908 (2026)

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    What directions, if any, did the Minister receive from the Prime Minister about consumer protection when taking the portfolio?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Prime Minister emphasised his expectation that I do everything I can to fix the basics and build the future.

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Question 12909 (2026)

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    Does the Minister support the 140 working day statutory timeframe for merger clearances in the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes. The 140-working-day timeframe is intended to accommodate complex merger assessments, while most merger clearances are expected to be completed significantly earlier. I expect the Commerce Commission to progress matters efficiently to…

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Question 12910 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What lobby groups, if any, has the Minister met since taking office?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I refer the member to my proactively released diary, which will soon be available on the Beehive website.

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Question 12911 (2026)

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    Does the Minister intend to meet with any families affected by cord-related fatalities; if not, why not?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering the advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the response to the safety of corded window coverings.

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Question 12912 (2026)

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    Further to 4138, does the Minister agree with Coroner Borrowdale in his 2021 report who said "the incidence of window cord fatalities in this country, and the availability of preventative devices, to my mind readily make the case for…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am aware of the Coroner’s report and acknowledge his recommendations to improve the safety of corded window coverings.

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Question 12914 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister intend to report publicly on the Government’s final decision following MBIE’s 2023 consultation on window covering safety; if so, when?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities for the portfolio.

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Question 12915 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Further to 4109, would the Minister support MBIE to increase spending on initiatives on corded window blinds safety?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities for the portfolio.

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Question 12916 (2026)

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    Further to 4109, does the Minister believe that $6030 is sufficient MBIE annual spending on initiatives on corded window blinds safety?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering the advice from MBIE on the response to the safety of corded window coverings.

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Question 12917 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister work with Labour on product safety standards for corded window coverings for children?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering the advice from MBIE on the response to the safety of corded window coverings.

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Question 12918 (2026)

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    Has the Minister asked for, or received, any MBIE advice on the feasibility of phasing out the sale of corded window coverings over a defined transition period?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 12919 (2026)

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    Further to 4108, does the Minister believe that burden to taxpayers to implement mandatory product safety standards for corded blinds is too high for the deaths of children it would prevent; if not, does he support mandatory product safety…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering the advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the response to the safety of corded window coverings.

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Question 12920 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has any policy work been initiated by the Minister on regulation of corded window coverings; if yes, on what date?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities for the portfolio.

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Question 12921 (2026)

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    What, if anything, is the Minister's policy plan to respond to the tens of thousands of potentially asbestos laced children’s sand products that have been sold and reached New Zealand households and schools?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Officials across agencies, including the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, WorkSafe New Zealand, Health New Zealand, the Ministry of Education and local government, continue to work together to support product recalls,…

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Question 12922 (2026)

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    Further to 4165 (2026), can the Minister or his officials confirm if any more than 23,109 units of potentially asbestos laced children’s sand products have been sold and reached New Zealand households and schools since 13 February 2026; if…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am advised that, as at 31 March 2026, the total number of individual sand products recalled due to the presence or suspected presence of asbestos was 24,612. Not all these products are children’s toys or play products. Some of them are…

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Question 12923 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with Audrey Young from the NZ Herald that blind cord safety "should be a pressing issue" for the Government?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering my priorities for the portfolio.

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Question 12924 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Coroner Hesketh in his report that the number of deaths from corded blind strangulations in New Zealand is increasing?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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It is not appropriate for a Minister of the Crown to comment on the empirical accuracy of a Coroner’s report.

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Question 12925 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with the mother of the three-year-old who was accidentally strangled by a corded blind that "if mandatory safety regulations had been in place, [their child] would still be with [them] today"?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I deeply empathise anyone who has lost their child. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on hypotheticals relating to the death of a child.

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Question 12926 (2026)

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    On what date, if any, did the Minister receive any oral briefing from MBIE, either initiated himself or prompted by officials, specifically relating to the safety risks of corded internal window coverings?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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None. Note that I was appointed as Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on 7 April 2026.

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Question 12927 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister met with any families of victims or children killed from corded window blind strangulations?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No.

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Question 12928 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Government intend to adopt Australian corded blind safety standards in New Zealand in future Australian-New Zealand standards rounds; if not, what is the issue, if any, preventing this from happening?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering the advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the response to the safety of corded window coverings.

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Question 12929 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister believe that corded window coverings are a known and preventable strangulation risk to young children in New Zealand?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am aware corded window coverings pose a serious strangulation hazard to young children.

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Question 12930 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister considered introducing an interim mandatory standard for corded blinds pending longer-term regulatory work; if not, why not?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am currently considering the advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the response to the safety of corded window coverings.

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Question 12931 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What further reform, if any, is the Minister considering for the Commerce Act?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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My focus is on progressing the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill and the Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill through their remaining parliamentary stages so they can be enacted. Together,…

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Question 12932 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received advice on whether Australia has stronger product safety standards for corded window coverings as compared to New Zealand, and if so, what was that advice?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 12933 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received advice on whether Canada has stronger product safety standards for corded window coverings as compared to New Zealand, and if so, what was that advice?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 12934 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What is one consumer protection regulation, if any, that you intend to introduce immediately?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government has already announced action to strengthen consumer protections, including significantly higher penalties for serious breaches of fair trading law.

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Question 12935 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to take to protect kiwi consumers from subscription traps and hidden fees?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Government has announced changes to the Fair Trading Act to deter underhand business practices and strengthen consumer protections, including higher maximum penalties for serious breaches such as misleading or deceptive conduct and…