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With reference to his answer to PWQ 36966 (2026), what information, if any, has the Minister relied upon in expressing confidence that the Chief of Defence Force has fulfilled the requirement in section 45(2)(a) of the Defence Act 1990 to have regard to the need to achieve and maintain fair relativity with levels of remuneration received elsewhere?

Answered Question 38062 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • With reference to his answer to PWQ 36966 (2026), what information, if any, has the Minister relied upon in expressing confidence that the Chief of Defence Force has fulfilled the requirement in section 45(2)(a) of the Defence Act 1990 to have regard to the need to achieve and maintain fair relativity with levels of remuneration received elsewhere?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

As noted in the response to question for written answer 36973 (2026), I received advice from the New Zealand Defence Force.