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What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, as at 5 June 2026, broken down by month and organisation?

Answered Question 26702 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, as at 5 June 2026, broken down by month and organisation?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law: Nil Parliamentary Counsel Office: Fees paid to Legislative Panel Contractors that were previously employed as Drafters by the Office are: 27 November 2023 to 30 June 2024: $20,770 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025: $120,230 1 July 2025 to 5 June 2026: $329,585