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Did Treasury, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or the Public Service Commission advise against any element of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, if so, will the Minister release that advice, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 22310 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Did Treasury, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or the Public Service Commission advise against any element of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, if so, will the Minister release that advice, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 22315 (2026).