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Does the Minister stand by his decision to not take on the advice from the panel in charge of assessing the candidates for the role of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner who did not recommend appointing Dr Stephen Rainbow to the position?

Answered Question 37863 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister stand by his decision to not take on the advice from the panel in charge of assessing the candidates for the role of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner who did not recommend appointing Dr Stephen Rainbow to the position?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I rejection the assertion that advice was not taken.