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Will the Minister undertake or commission a search of her private email account, including the more than 31,600 unread emails referred to in her reply to written question 25138 (2026), to identify any correspondence from companies, lobbyists, or other third parties relating to her ministerial responsibilities; if not, why not?

Answered Question 37225 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Will the Minister undertake or commission a search of her private email account, including the more than 31,600 unread emails referred to in her reply to written question 25138 (2026), to identify any correspondence from companies, lobbyists, or other third parties relating to her ministerial responsibilities; if not, why not?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

No. Undertaking or commissioning a comprehensive search of this inbox would require substantial time and resources and would divert my staff from their core duties. I do not consider the time required nor the resulting expense to be proportionate or justified.