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Question 29597 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will Police constabulary staff retain the same information-sharing powers they currently have between Police and the Firearms Safety Authority under the new regulator?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The new framework under the Arms Bill maintains Police access to information held by the new regulator that is necessary to perform their Policing functions.

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Question 29645 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister sought or received advice during this term of government on whether additional legislative or regulatory changes are required in relation to centrefire "push-button" or "lever-release" firearms; if so, when was that advice…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I have not sought or received any advice on whether additional legislative or regulatory changes are required in relation to centrefire “push-button” or “lever-release” firearms.

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Question 29234 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 15 June 2026 - Aide memoire: Meeting with the Chief District Court Judge on 17 June 2026 • 15 June 2026 – Briefing: Courts and Associate Justice briefing material and opening remarks • 17 June 2026 –…

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Question 29270 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: • 15 June 2026 – Aide Memoire: Meeting with the Chief District Court Judge on 17 June 2026 • 17 June 2026 – Briefing: Designated agency in charge of the Special Advocate Panel • 19 June 2026 – Report:…

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Question 29339 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took two papers to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 29375 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 28434 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice between 1 January 2023 and 14 June 2026 regarding whether manually operated push-button or lever-release rifles are consistent with the intent of New Zealand's firearms legislation following the 2019…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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No, I have not received any advice from officials regarding whether manually operated push-button or lever-release rifles are consistent with the intent of the firearms reforms that were enacted in 2019.

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Question 28508 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: 10 June 2026 – Briefing: Vote Courts Estimates Examination Official Supplementary Questions 10 June 2026 – Briefing: Designated agency in charge of the Special Advocate Panel 10 June 2026 – Briefing: Real…

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Question 28545 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: 10 June 2026 – Briefing: Designated agency in charge of the Special Advocate Panel 11 June 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report for week ending 22 May (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) 12 June 2026 –…

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Question 28605 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 28638 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 28013 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    As an exemption of performance assessment of the Assistance to Victims of Crime appropriation was granted under s15D (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989, how will the Minister know if the Criminal Justice Assistance Reimbursement…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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The Criminal Justice Assistance Reimbursement Scheme (CJARS) is funded through the Assistance to Victims of Crime appropriation in Vote Courts. Revenue generated from the offender levy does not fund CJARS. I refer you to paragraph 10 of…

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Question 27154 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 5 June 2026 – Weekly Report: (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) for week ending 5 June I have received three further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of…

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Question 27190 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: • 5 June 2026 – Weekly Report: (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) for week ending 5 June

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Question 27259 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following two papers to Cabinet: • 2 June 2026 – Cabinet Paper: Community Magistrate: Appointments • 2 Juene 2026 – Cabinet Paper: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes: Designation I took one further paper,…

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Question 27295 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 27703 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    When will the evaluation of the full Te Ao Mārama initiative be completed, and what results, if any, have there been from the evaluation so far?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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The Ministry of Justice has planned a three-phase evaluation. Phase 1 has been completed and produced a theory of change, intervention logic model and recommended measures to help evaluate effectiveness over the medium and long-term. This…

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Question 27704 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What impact on court scheduling, if any, has been identified for the coming year due to court infrastructure issues, broken down by court, and how will these be addressed?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I can advise the member that operational continuity is maintained throughout planned court infrastructure works by careful coordination between the Ministry of Justice’s operations and project teams. All planned infrastructure works are…

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Question 27709 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What independent assurance processes, if any, are in place to ensure Te Au Reka avoids cost overruns and disruption?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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The Digital Case Management (Te Au Reka) programme is subject to a layered and independent assurance approach that is designed to support delivery management and to minimise the likelihood of cost overruns or disruption. The programme is…

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Question 27712 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What outcome indicators, if any, are being, or will be, used to assess whether Family Court reforms are improving experiences and outcomes for children?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) does not currently have specific outcome indicators that directly assess whether Family Court reforms are improving experiences and outcomes for children. This has also been the case…

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Question 27713 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What modelling has been done, if any, to determine the impact the Government’s justice legislative reforms will have on all courts' caseloads and timeliness?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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The Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) conducts modelling on the impact of individual policy changes that have the potential to impact key justice sector performance measures such as court inflow, active cases, and timely access to…

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Question 25904 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What steps, if any, have been, or will be, taken to promote earlier resolution in Family Court matters, and what safeguards, if any, are in place to ensure these steps do not compromise decision quality, fairness or safety?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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Proceedings under the Care of Children Act 2004 (CoCA) make up a significant proportion of Family Court matters. I am advised by the Ministry of Justice the following information: Parenting Through Separation (PTS) PTS courses are funded…

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Question 25906 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    How do delays, if any, in obtaining court‑ordered mental health and specialist reports affect case progression, and how does the Minister plan to mitigate them, broken down by court type and jurisdiction?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I have interpreted your request as relating to court-ordered mental health reports in the criminal jurisdiction of the High Court and District Court, and to specialist reports directed by the Family Court. The time taken for a matter to be…

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Question 25907 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has been made of the impact the trend for defended Care of Children Act and Family Court applications has on judicial capacity and overall Family Court timeliness?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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The Ministry of Justice conducts ongoing modelling to understand judicial resource requirements and timeliness in the Family Court. This modelling draws on a range of inputs including application volumes and events required to resolve…

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Question 25911 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What specific performance targets, if any, exist for reducing timeframes for Family Court proceedings, and are these targets on track?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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The setting of performance targets for the courts is a matter for the judiciary. The Statement of Principles between the judiciary and the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) acknowledges that responsibility for measuring court performance…

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Question 26018 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 26019 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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No.

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26020, 26097 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised a pre-Budget announcement relating to two new courthouses in Rotorua was attended by two Ministry officials to support communications. Costs totalling $1409.65 were spent on travel, accommodation and meals.

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26021, 26089 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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At this stage no decisions have been made about specific roles that may be affected.

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Question 26022 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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No.

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Question 26024 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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26392, 26461 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Information about the Budget bid process has not been disclosed, to maintain the current constitutional conventions protecting the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials. As with previous Budget cycles, the Treasury…

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Question 26415 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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Information on any savings and/or staff reductions made by the Ministry of Justice can be found here in the Budget documents available on the Treasury website.…

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26416, 26480 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

  • 26480

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, 68 staff have been made redundant at the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). None of these were by voluntary redundancy. I refer the Member to attachment 1 for the total redundancies for the…

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26418, 26485 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

  • 26485

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) records whether a contractor has been employed by the Ministry within the 24 months prior to their contract commencing. The Ministry does not record this information for consultants.…

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Question 26420 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I refer the Member to WPQ 26490 (2026).

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26819, 26823 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 26819

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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26820, 26824 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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26822, 26826 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 26822

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26825 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to WPQ 26821 (2026).

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25706, 25709 (2026)

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  • 25706

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on…

  • 25709 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice has allocated approximately $903,000 in 2026/27 for Copilot licenses and related support. Broader AI-enabled capability is typically delivered as part of wider digital investments and is not…

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Question 25725 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the forecast amount, if any, expected to be paid into the Proceeds of Crime Fund in the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice does not currently forecast the amount expected to be available in the Proceeds of Crime Fund (the Fund). As the Fund is a cash-based fund, the balance available is dependent on the timing and…

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Question 25727 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, of funding committed from the Proceeds of Crime Fund since 1 July 2024 has subsequently been returned, or unspent, and in relation to which initiative/s?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Since 1 July 2024, $2.116 million has been returned to the Proceeds of Crime Fund. This funding was returned by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in September 2025 after the approved initiative, the Information Sharing…

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Question 25733 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total balance of the Proceeds of Crime Fund as at 1 June 2026?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The total balance of the Proceeds of Crime Fund as at 1 June 2026 was $11.312 million.

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Question 25742 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total balance of the Proceeds of Crime Fund as at 1 February 2026?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The total balance of the Proceeds of Crime Fund as at 1 February 2026 was $15.178 million.

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Question 25749 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total amount paid out of the Proceeds of Crime Fund to fund initiatives in each of the financial years 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 to date, if any, broken down by financial year and title of initiative and what they received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Information on initiatives funded through the Proceeds of Crime Fund, including the amount approved and allocated to each initiative, is publicly available on the Ministry of Justice’s website here:…

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Question 25756 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How much funding of the Proceeds of Crime Fund has been recovered from assets, if any, in each of the financial years 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 to date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The Proceeds of Crime Fund is funded by assets forfeited under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009. Payments made into the Proceeds of Crime Fund have been: - 2023/24 - $17.7m - 2024/25 - $15.4m - 2025/26 (year to date) $17.3m

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Question 25134 (2026)

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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No.

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Camilla Belich

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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No.