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16 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 2186 (2026), 2188 (2026), 2553 (2026), 2555 (2026), 2556 (2026), 2557 (2026), 2558 (2026), 2561 (2026), 2917 (2026), 2919 (2026), 2922 (2026), 2924 (2026)

  • 2182 (matches this search)

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 2183 (matches this search)

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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  • 2186 (matches this search)

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2553 (matches this search)

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2555 (matches this search)

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

  • 2556 (matches this search)

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2557 (matches this search)

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2558 (matches this search)

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2561 (matches this search)

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2917 (matches this search)

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2919 (matches this search)

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

  • 2922 (matches this search)

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2924 (matches this search)

    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resources that will unduly interfere…

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Question 1897 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Papakura District Court Courthouse start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised the new courthouse started construction on 5 August 2025. The Ministry undertook demolition and site clearing prior to that date.

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Question 1693 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: •20 January 2026 – Briefing: Access to Basic Transaction Accounts • 22 January 2026 – Briefing: Proceeds of Crime Fund- revenue update for the March funding round • 23 January 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly…

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Question 1730 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: • 23 January 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) • 30 January 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) • 30 January 2026 –…

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Question 1800 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 1837 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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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269, 276, 282 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 269 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, did she seek advice from the Cabinet Office about her potential conflicts of interest in the appointment process for new members of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) and for each date, if any, what was the…

  • 276 (matches this search)

    Did the Cabinet Office advise the Minister to not to make Ministerial decisions related to the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), if so, what date did she receive that advice?

  • 282 (matches this search)

    What conflicts of interest, if any, were declared by Minister Nicole McKee prior to the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), and were any conflicts declared?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I had discussions with the Cabinet Office in July-August 2025 in relation to a potential conflict of interest in respect of the 2025 appointments to the MAAG. The relevant appointment decisions were made by Hon Goldsmith in order to avoid…

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Question 271 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What involvement, if any, did the Minister have with the 2025 appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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On 16 July 2025 I decided to reappoint Mr Shane Walker and Ms Deborah Lamb and decided not to reappoint Ms Philippa Yasbek and Ms Helene Leaf. Furthermore, on 27 July 2025 I agreed to send letters of appreciation to retiring members of the…

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Question 272 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date did her private secretary advise the Ministry of Justice not to seek nominations from Police, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Māori Firearms Forum, MAAG members and the Arms Engagement Group for the appointment process of the Ministerial…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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On 29 July 2025.

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Question 273 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister seek agreement from her colleagues to take part in the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), if so, on what date did she seek agreement?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Section 88(1) of the Arms Act 1983 determines that the responsible Minister must establish an Arms Advisory Group comprising a chairperson and up to 8 other members. As I am the responsible Minister of the Advisory Group, I did not seek…

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Question 274 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What date did the Minister withdraw or delegate responsibilities for ministerial decisions relating to the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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On 1 September 2025.

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Question 277 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister receive Cabinet advice on the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), if so, what date did she receive that advice?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Cabinet discussions are confidential. Providing a response to the Member’s question would breach Cabinet confidentiality and collective responsibility. Accordingly, consistent with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the…

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Question 278 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall undergo an interview when appointed to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall did not undergo an interview when appointed to the Minister's Arms Advisory Group.

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Question 279 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What date did she advise the Ministry of Justice that she was not seeking nominations from Police, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Māori Firearms Forum, MAAG members and the Arms Engagement Group for the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The Ministry was advised on 29 July 2025.

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Question 280 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why did the Minister not seek nominations from Police, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Māori Firearms Forum, MAAG members and the Arms Engagement Group for the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I was satisfied with the two candidates nominated by my colleagues as they filled the requirements on experience and expertise, as well as the membership balance between the firearm-owning community and the non-firearm-owning community, as…

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Question 283 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What interests, if any, were declared by Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall upon their appointment to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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As possible conflicts of interest, Mike Spray declared his role as current National HUNTS Coordinator, NZ Deerstalkers Association Inc., and Michelle Roderick-Hall declared her role as a public servant.

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Question 284 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What appointment processes, if any, were followed in the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Nominations were sought from my colleagues for appointees who possessed knowledge and experience in some or all of the areas established on s90(2) of the Arms Act 1983. The Minister of Justice then took a paper to the Cabinet Appointments…

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Question 285 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What criteria was used to recommend the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), if any?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I was not involved in recommending the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall. My Office received their nominations in response to my communication seeking nominations, and the Minister of Justice made the decision on who he…

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Question 286 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What remuneration, if any, are Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall receiving as members of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), and is that within the Cabinet Fees Framework?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall are receiving the same remuneration as other Minister's Arms Advisory Group members: $395 per day of duties. The fee is below the range advised on the Cabinet Office Circular CO (25) 2 - Cabinet Fees…

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Question 481 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Will proposed changes to earthquake prone building rules have an impact on the probable cost of remediating the old Greymouth courthouse - if so what are the new probable costs?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised remediation of the Greymouth courthouse would require both extensive seismic strengthening and significant related works to address the building’s condition and life-safety risks. Probable costs have not been estimated,…

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Question 762 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

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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 December 2025, 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 December 2025 – Aide memoire: Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court Analysis - 15 December 2025 – Aide memoire: Supporting Material for ECO on AML/CFT National Strategy - 17 December 2025 – Report:…

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Question 798 (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 December 2025, 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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None.

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Question 868 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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: 16 December 2025: Public Protection Order Review Panel: Appointments and Reappointments 17 December 2025: The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism National Strategy and…

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Question 905 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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 1020 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 December 2025, 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: 9 December 2025 – Aide memoire: Talking Points for Justice Sector Ministers Meeting 12 December – Proceeds of Crime Fund 10 December 2025 – Aide Memoire: Legal aid – request for further information –…

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Question 1057 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

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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 December 2025, 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: 8 December 2025 – Briefing: New Plymouth High/District Court reconfiguration business case 10 December 2025 – Aide memoire: Australia and New Zealand legal aid comparison 12 December 2025 – Weekly Report:…

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Question 1127 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, 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 paper to Cabinet: 10 December 2025: Firearms Reform Programme: Establishing the New Firearms Regulatory Agency and Implementing the Firearms Reforms

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Question 1165 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.