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What assessment, if any, has the Minister received on whether WorkSafe has sufficient staffing and resources to implement the updated enforcement policies while maintaining effective investigation and inspection activity?

Answered Question 3204 (2026)
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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What assessment, if any, has the Minister received on whether WorkSafe has sufficient staffing and resources to implement the updated enforcement policies while maintaining effective investigation and inspection activity?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that the changes to the enforcement policies do not affect WorkSafe New Zealand's inspection and investigation staffing and resourcing needs.