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Would the Prime Minister expect his Ministers to recuse themselves or declare a conflict of interest if they were to personally or commercially benefit from a decision made at cabinet?

Answered Question 38002 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Would the Prime Minister expect his Ministers to recuse themselves or declare a conflict of interest if they were to personally or commercially benefit from a decision made at cabinet?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I expect all Ministers to manage their interests in accordance with Cabinet Manual guidance.