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How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities 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 2787 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities 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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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The list below provides the number of sexual harassment cases the Tertiary Education Commission referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police or other external authorities since 2015. Year # of cases referred 2026 0 2025 0 2024 0 2023 0 2022 0 2021 0 2020 1 2019 0 2018 0 2017 0 2016 0 2015 0