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Why did he not include the appointment of the Hon Mark Mitchell as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence in his announcement of 2 April 2026?

Answered Question 13371 (2026)
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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

Question

  • Why did he not include the appointment of the Hon Mark Mitchell as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence in his announcement of 2 April 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to the ministerial list https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2026-04/Ministerial%20List%20-%202%20April%202026%20%281%29.pdf which was circulated to the media at the time of the announcement.