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How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Answered Question 5540 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

A total of six candidates were considered for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, including that of the incumbent Chair. For this role I recommended the Governor-General reappoint the existing Chair for a further term, therefore no interviews were conducted.