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How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Answered Question 6765 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that as of 1 January 2026 there were 416 vacancies in the Ministry of Justice, three vacancies in the Human Rights Commission, and nine vacancies in the Independent Police Conduct Authority.