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How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs? and 1 other question

Answered 25706, 25709 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 25706

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

  • 25709

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice has allocated approximately $903,000 in 2026/27 for Copilot licenses and related support. Broader AI-enabled capability is typically delivered as part of wider digital investments and is not separately budgeted or reported as a distinct category of expenditure. I am advised that the Criminal Case Review Commission has budgeted $15,325 on artificial intelligence for 2026/27. For other Crown entities the answer is nil.