Legislative Council - Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3)
2009-12-03 Daily Xml

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GIFT CARDS

The Hon. S.G. WADE (14:39): It is quite clear: does the minister think it is reasonable that gift cards expire after 12 months?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy) (14:39): As I said, I am happy to look into this issue. This is the first time, to the best of my knowledge, that anyone has raised an issue of concern about this. Clearly, there could be a range of matters that need to be looked into and weighed up. I am happy to look into it. I am happy to see whether it is, in fact, a problem. I am not aware of any contraventions around this. To the best of my knowledge, I am not aware of any consumers who are concerned about this. I have already put on the record that I will check my correspondence and that I will look into it. I will make it one of my Christmas priorities. It is right up there.