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Who raised the concerns about Dr Stephen Rainbow's conduct that prompted the Minister to commission the McDonald KC investigation, and when were those concerns first raised with the Minister?

Answered Question 37343 (2026)
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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Who raised the concerns about Dr Stephen Rainbow's conduct that prompted the Minister to commission the McDonald KC investigation, and when were those concerns first raised with the Minister?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The concerns were raised by the other Commissioners, on or about 25 May 2026.