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Were any relevant unions consulted prior to the announcement 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, on what date, and were the unions provided with the underlying business case, if one existed, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 22752 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Were any relevant unions consulted prior to the announcement 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, on what date, and were the unions provided with the underlying business case, if one existed, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government's response to Written Parliamentary Question 22794 (2026).