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Did the then Public Service Commissioner issue an email or communication to agencies or departments or ministries directing them to withdraw election material from agency or departments or ministries in 2023?

Answered Question 33871 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Did the then Public Service Commissioner issue an email or communication to agencies or departments or ministries directing them to withdraw election material from agency or departments or ministries in 2023?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

No. However, I am advised that the general election guidance issued by the Public Service Commission (the Commission) has always been clear on this point. The Commission’s guidance on this remained unchanged since 2020. I refer the Member to reply number 33870 (2026).