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Is the Minister satisfied that obligations in s45(2)(a) of the Defence Act 1990 to have regard to the need to achieve and maintain fair relativity with levels of remuneration received elsewhere been met and if so why and if not why not?

Answered Question 36966 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Is the Minister satisfied that obligations in s45(2)(a) of the Defence Act 1990 to have regard to the need to achieve and maintain fair relativity with levels of remuneration received elsewhere been met and if so why and if not why not?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

Yes, I have confidence in the Chief of Defence Force fulfilling the requirements of his role under the Defence Act 1990.