Skip to main content

What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

Answered Question 19650 (2026)
Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives were made public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions, including advice related to public sector transformation.