Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Which members currently on the EECA Board have expertise in the environment as required by section 25 of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000?
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Of the estimated $19 million cost to the Crown if the procurement process for Liquefied Natural Gas does not result in a signed contract, how much of this is contracted/committed expenditure versus projected future spend?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that the estimated close-out cost includes expenditure already incurred, contractual commitments, and forecast procurement close-out costs. As at August 2026, approximately $5.4 million had been spent. The remaining costs…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What were the findings, ratings, or recommendations of the Treasury Gateway review of procurement process for an LNG import facility?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that the Treasury Gateway Review completed in June 2026 made recommendations to strengthen delivery confidence. I am further advised that an action plan endorsed by The Treasury was developed in response, and substantial…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
What specific cost drivers account for the $5.6 million increase between the original and revised estimates for procurement for an LNG import facility?
What is the reason for the increase in the forecast cost of the procurement for an LNG import facility from $21.3 million to $26.9 million, and when was this revised forecast confirmed?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that the increase reflects refined project estimates as further information became available on the scope, timing and resourcing requirements of the project. The revised forecast includes additional support, option assessment…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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How many of the 17 proposals received for the Gas Security Fund have been declined?
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Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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On how many occasions has the Gas Security Fund panel met since inception?
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Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What has been the total cost of remuneration of members of the Gas Security Fund panel since inception?
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, briefings, reports, or any other written document, if any, has the Minister received on the progress of the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme progress since the scheme's establishment, listed by title and date?
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Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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How many 'walk through energy audits' and 'full energy audits' have been completed by EECA to date in 2026?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that, to date in 2026, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has completed a total of 14 walkthrough energy audits and 14 full energy audits. Of the 14 walkthrough energy audits, 12 assessed natural gas…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What data has Treasury collected so far on interest rates and terms actually offered under settled Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme loans, compared to standard commercial lending?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme commenced on 31 July 2026. Lenders are required to report monthly on settled supported loans during the Availability Period, which runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 June 2029. The first return, for the…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Have there been any defaults on Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme loans to date, and if so, what has been the cost to the Crown?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
No defaults have been reported to the Treasury in relation to the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme. As a result, no claims costs to the Crown has been incurred.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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How many projects approved for loans to date under the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme involve gas efficiency measures, versus fuel-switching, versus asset-switching?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme commenced on 31 July 2026. Lenders are required to report quarterly on information needed to distinguish between gas efficiency, fuel-switching, and asset-switching projects. The first return, for…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What monitoring mechanism is in place to verify banks are complying with the legal requirement to pass on the benefit of the 80% Crown guarantee under the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme, and how frequently is this reported to…
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The monitoring mechanism is lender reporting to the Treasury. Lenders are required to report monthly during the Availability Period, from 31 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, and quarterly after that period ends. The Treasury provides quarterly…
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, briefings, reports, or any other written document, if any, has the Minister received on the progress of the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme progress since the scheme's establishment, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current breakdown of loans issued by each participating bank in the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme commenced on 31 July 2026. Lenders are required to report loan information to the Treasury each month during the Availability Period, which runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 June 2029. The first return,…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What is the average loan size approved so far under the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme, and how does this compare to the $50 million per-business cap?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme commenced on 31 July 2026. Lenders are required to report information on approved loan amounts to the Treasury each month during the Availability Period, which runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 June…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, briefings, reports, or any other written document, if any, has the Minister received on the progress of the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme progress since the scheme's establishment, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I have received the following report: Treasury Report T2026/1774: Update on Delegated Schemes as at 30 June 2026, dated 02 September 2026.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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How many applications under the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme have been approved, and how many declined, listed by participating bank?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme commenced on 31 July 2026. Lenders are required to report the number of applications approved to the Treasury each month during the Availability Period, which runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Since the five banks initially signed deeds of indemnity for the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme, have any further banks joined the Scheme, or approached the Treasury to do so?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
No further banks have joined the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What is the total volume of gas use avoided, if any, as a result of the Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme commenced on 31 July 2026. Lenders are required to report gas use avoided, or gas savings, each quarter. The first return, for the quarter ending 30 September 2026, is not yet due. As a result, I am…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Further to replies 39009 and 39028, did the Public Service Commissioner receive any separate advice or briefings in his capacity as Government Chief Digital Officer ahead of these meetings, distinct from MoSR 2026-0194, if so, what was the…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
No.
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Further to reply 39028, what did the Public Service Commissioner seek to achieve from meetings with Meta, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Apple in his capacity as Government Chief Digital Officer?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Further to reply 39009, were the key messages in "MoSR 2026-0194: Travel Pack" for the Destination for Data roadshow the same key messages represented to NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, Meta and Apple?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
Yes.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Further to reply 39018, were data centres or potential opportunities for data centres in New Zealand raised in any of the 5 meetings, if so, by whom?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member back to reply number 39018 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Further to reply 39018, was procurement of cloud, AI, or digital infrastructure services discussed generally?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Further to Reply 39030, what matters were discussed?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Further to Reply 39021, why was Boston Consulting Group present for the meeting with NVIDIA, but not the meetings with Meta, Apple, Microsoft or google?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
The attendees were different because the meeting with Nvidia was set up by Invest NZ. The meetings with Meta, Apple, Microsoft and Google were set up by the Government Digital Delivery Agency.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Further to Reply 39023, what outcomes, if any, was the Minister seeking from meetings with Google, Meta, NVIDIA, Apple and Microsoft?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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How is the deferral of increases to the fuel excise tax a "targeted response"?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The fuel excise increase planned for next year was cancelled to give New Zealanders more time to recover from post-covid economic pain and the impact of higher fuel prices arising from the conflict in the Middle East.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What is the total cost of the increased in-work tax credit as a result of the fuel crisis since it was introduced on April 1, 2026, and how does this compare with any projected or modelled costs prior to introduction?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
When I announced the temporary $50 per week increase in the in-work tax credit from 1 April 2026, I said that the policy was estimated to cost a one-off $373 million if it runs for the full year. Inland Revenue estimates that it has paid…
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What is the total cost to Government of the delay in raising fuel excise tax schedule for 2027?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I refer the Member to the press release on the Beehive website concerning this matter (https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-cancels-fuel-tax-hike paragraph 16).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Is the Government considering subsidising the price of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for industrial users who may not be able to afford to continue their operations at the price of delivered LNG?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
No. The Government is not considering subsidising the price of LNG for industrial users. The Government's position is that the sector should be responsible for meeting the costs associated with LNG supply and use. Officials' work on LNG…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What have industry stakeholders told him or the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, in any engagements, about the price at which Liquefied Natural Gas would need to be set for industry users to afford it?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that industry stakeholders have not communicated a single price at which Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) would be affordable for industry users. Stakeholders have indicated that affordability would depend on the delivered price…
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, briefings, reports or any other document, if any, has the Minister received on electric freight options for New Zealand, since March 27, 2026, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Since 27 March 2026, I have not received any advice on electric freight options for New Zealand.
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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He has requested or received advice on increasing electric vehicle uptake since March 27, if so, what was the substance of any advice?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Since 27 March 2026, I have received advice on mechanisms to improve availability and uptake of EVs in New Zealand, including the Clean Vehicle Standard and novated leases, and advice on EV Charging Infrastructure which can lead to…
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Has the Minister received any advice from the Public Service Commission regarding investment in government use of offshore artificial intelligence or cloud services, if so, what was the substance of any advice?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I have received one Aide Memoire, MoSR 2026-0194: Travel Pack to support your upcoming trip to the United States. This included key messages for my attendance of the New Zealand: Destination for Data roadshow event in San Francisco,…
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Did discussions with Meta, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA or Apple during the Minister’s trip to San Francisco between June 3 and 6 canvass New Zealand Government procurement of cloud, AI, or digital infrastructure services from those companies?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
The meetings did not cover specific procurement or investment in Cloud, AI or Digital Infrastructure services from these companies. However, where relevant, I did relay key messaging from my attendance of the New Zealand: Destination for…
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What follow-up actions, if any, has the Public Service Commission or the Minister's office undertaken since the San Francisco meetings with Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft or Google between June 3 and 6?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
There were no follow up actions undertaken by the Public Service Commission since the San Francisco meetings with Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft or Google.
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Has any Memorandum of Understanding, letter of intent, or similar document been signed or discussed with any of Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft or Google as a result of meetings in San Francisco between June 3 and 6?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
No.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Did Boston Consulting Group attend the meetings with Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft or Google in San Francisco between 3 and 6 June 2026, and in what capacity?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
The Boston Consulting Group only attended the NIVIDA meeting, as this was co-ordinated and arranged by Invest NZ as a part of the Data Centre Roadshow.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Is it standard practice for the Public Service Commissioner to accompany the Public Service Minister on offshore investment-related engagements, and if so, what other trips has the Commissioner attended in this capacity since taking office?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39028 (2026). These meetings did not cover specific investment from these companies.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Who attended the meeting with Google on 6 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Why did the Public Service Commissioner travel with the Minister to San Francisco for meetings with Meta, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Apple?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
The Public Service Commissioner attended meetings with Meta, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Apple alongside me in his capacity as Government Chief Digital Officer.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
Matching question numbers: 39046 (2026)
What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Google on 6 June 2026 in San Francisco?
What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Microsoft on 6 June 2026 in San Francisco?
What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with NVIDIA on 5 June 2026 in San Francisco?
What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Apple on 4 June 2026 in San Francisco?
What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Meta on 4 June 2026 in San Francisco
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss matters related to my Public Service and Digitising Government portfolio.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Who attended the meeting with Microsoft on 6 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Who attended the meeting with NVIDIA on 5 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Who attended the meeting with Apple on 4 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Who attended the meeting with Meta on 4 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
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Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Who attended the meeting with Space X on 3 June 2026 in Los Angeles, listed by name?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Space X on 3 June 2026 in Los Angeles?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).