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Is the Minister aware that the majority of uniformed and civilian personnel will receive a renumeration adjustment of 2.2% as a part of REM26 that is below inflation, and if so, what actions if any is he taking to address this?

Answered Question 36973 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is the Minister aware that the majority of uniformed and civilian personnel will receive a renumeration adjustment of 2.2% as a part of REM26 that is below inflation, and if so, what actions if any is he taking to address this?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

The Minister of Defence was informed of the adjustment as part of REM26 prior to the announcement. Renumeration is an operational consideration and as such is set by the Chief of Defence Force in accordance with the Defence Act 1990.