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When was the Public Service Commission first made aware of concerns about the viability, governance or financial management of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

Answered Question 28813 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the Public Service Commission first made aware of concerns about the viability, governance or financial management of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission was first made aware of matters relating to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project on 10 June 2026.