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How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

Answered Question 31276 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Defence Employer Support Council (DESC): $95,000. This covers payment to members, meeting and travel costs, administration, and operational costs. Veteran Boards (Veterans’ Entitlements Appeal Board, Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel and Veterans’ Advisory Board): $284,000. This covers payment to members, meeting and travel costs, administration, and operational costs.