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How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio, if any?

Answered Question 2767 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio, if any?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to Crown entities under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am responsible for board appointments, and I have no employment responsibilities for staff. With regard to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment which is under the Economic Growth Portfolio, please refer to response to written parliamentary question 2802 (2026).