What are the terms of reference of the Department of Internal Affairs review into the handling of the Smith v Fonterra briefing document and when is it due to report?

Answer

The Department of Internal Affairs has advised me that it is working to assess what, if any, further information relating to the Smith v Fonterra briefing document needs to be captured on the public record to comply with the Public Records Act 2005. I am advised that actions include engagement with a former Ministerial staff member and an assessment of their Parliamentary IT account. I cannot comment further at this time.