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In regard to the 24% increase of incarcerated women between September 2024 - September 2025, what long-term social costs, particularly for children, has Treasury modelled, if any?

Answered Question 491 (2026)
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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

Question

  • In regard to the 24% increase of incarcerated women between September 2024 - September 2025, what long-term social costs, particularly for children, has Treasury modelled, if any?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised the Treasury does not monitor the long-term social impact on children of changes in the incarceration rate of women. Responsibility for this sits with individual portfolio agencies and as such I would suggest the Member direct her question to the responsible Minister.