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What was the total Crown contribution to the operational costs of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance in the last financial year, if any, and how does this compare to the $58 million (AUD) baseline funding provided to the Australian National Anti-Scam Centre by the Australian Government?

Answered Question 16831 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • What was the total Crown contribution to the operational costs of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance in the last financial year, if any, and how does this compare to the $58 million (AUD) baseline funding provided to the Australian National Anti-Scam Centre by the Australian Government?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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As the Crown contribution towards the Anti-Scam Alliance was delivered within existing financial baselines, a precise calculation of the contribution is not available. However, I estimate it to have been a very small fraction of the cost spent by the Australian government, giving Kiwis great value for money - as is this prerogative of this Government!