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How many Crown Counsel, if any, earning more than $100,000 were employed by the Crown Law Office for the last financial year or year ending 1 September 2026?

Answered Question 40642 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many Crown Counsel, if any, earning more than $100,000 were employed by the Crown Law Office for the last financial year or year ending 1 September 2026?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law employed 90 Crown Counsel earning a full-time equivalent salary of more than $100,000 per annum, as of 30 June 2026. This figure includes all roles that typically operate as responsible counsel in the provision of legal advice.