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What papers, if any, did the Attorney-General take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

Answered Question 18441 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What papers, if any, did the Attorney-General take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

The Attorney-General regularly receives aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice. In many cases, they attract privilege, including legal advice and litigation privileges. A list is provided below in response to this question. Deletions may have been made to this list in the public interest, and to uphold applicable privileges. Crown Law: Judicial Appointments to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of New Zealand, 1 May 2026 Ministry of Justice: Principal Family Court Judge, 30 April 2026 Parliamentary Counsel Office: Timing and House Process for Te Here a Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill, 29 April 2026 Cover briefing and draft Cabinet Paper – Publication requirements under the Legislation Act, 1 May 2026