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Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 19783 (2026)

Question published: 20 May 2026

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

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Question 1898 (2026)

Question published: 3 February 2026

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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Did the Parliamentary Library South building accommodation and underground carpark seismic strengthening and rebuild start construction in the 2025 year, if so when?

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