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What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of the proceedings, the approximate value of the claim, and the current status?

Answered Question 9285 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of the proceedings, the approximate value of the claim, and the current status?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised Oranga Tamariki has one matter whereby the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million. The claim is against Oranga Tamariki and four other agencies, in relation to seeking a declaration against the Crown.