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Question 25917 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, early childhood teaching staff did not hold a teaching qualification in the week of November 27th 2023; and how many, if any, did?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The information sought by the Member is not collected by the Ministry of Education for the week of November 27 2023.

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Question 25918 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres permanently closed during the week of May 25th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 25919 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses cancelled by the Ministry of Education during the week of May 25th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 25920 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses suspended by the Ministry of Education during the week of May 25th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 25921 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses reclassified as a provisional license by the Ministry of Education during the week of May 25th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 25922 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, early childhood centres were in operation during the week of May 25th 2026; broken down by region?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table showing early learning services operating during the week 25 May 2026.

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Question 25923 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, written directions have been issued by the Ministry of Education towards an Early Childhood Education centre during the week of May 25th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 25924 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received about Early Childhood Education during the week of May 25th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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25952, 26043, 26074 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 25952 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 26043 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 26074 (matches this search)

    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

No.

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25953, 26041, 26072 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 25953 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 26041 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 26072 (matches this search)

    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

No.

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Question 25954 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Regulation has not entered into any financial settlements since its establishment.

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Question 25955 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Regulation has executed a small number of document or documents in scope of the question. However, revealing the details sought may lead to an individual or individuals being identified and, would, among…

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Question 25956 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

None.

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25957, 26355, 26356 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 25957 (matches this search)

    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,…

  • 26355 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 26356 (matches this search)

    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Regulation has no current or pending redundancy processes arising from Budget 2026. No staff have been made redundant since the Ministry for Regulation was established. This is also my response to WPQs…

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Question 26032 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Question 26035 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

Nil.

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Question 26039 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

Nil.

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Question 26040 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

Due to the small number of employees at the Charter School Agency, I am withholding details of confidential settlements to protect individual privacy.

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26059, 26070 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26059 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 26070 (matches this search)

    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that as at 5 June 2026 there have been seven financial settlements entered into with a total cost to Pharmac of $534,483.92. This will not be will not be broken down further to protect the privacy of individuals.

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Question 26067 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that no redundancies have resulted from Budget 2026 decisions for Pharmac.

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Question 26071 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that no funding was used on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026.

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Question 26341 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

I refer the Member to the “Baseline Savings Initiative – Ministry for Regulation” as seen on page 48 in the published Summary of Initiatives for Budget 2026.

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Question 26352 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

The Ministry for Regulation was asked to identify savings targets as part of Budget 2026. I refer the Member to pages 66- 67 of the published Summary of Initiatives…

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Question 26354 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Regulation has not entered into any contracts with previous employees of the Ministry for Regulation.

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Question 26412 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Question 26430 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Question 26431 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The Charter School Agency returned baseline funding of approximately $4 million to the centre as part of wider savings measures in 2024/2025.

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Question 26435 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

Nil.

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Question 26438 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

Nil.

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Question 26439 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Information on Budget 2026 Vote Health initiatives can be found on the Treasury’s website, including the Summary of Initiatives and Estimates of Appropriations 2026/27. Further information will be made available through the upcoming…

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Question 26458 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Pharmac has had no redundancies since 27 November 2023. However, in 2025, four staff members were reassigned to new roles.

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Question 26459 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Pharmac has not been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023.

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Question 26463 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised Pharmac has not used any contractors or consultants who were previously employed in a different capacity at Pharmac since 27 November 2023.

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Question 26467 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised there has been no redundancy or restructuring costs incurred by Pharmac since 27 November 2023.

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Question 26724 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

None.

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Question 26727 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

The Ministry for Regulation.

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Question 26729 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

None.

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Question 26730 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

None.

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Question 26781 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

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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Question 26784 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

As an Associate Minister, I am not responsible for this matter. These decisions are the responsibility for the Minister of Education to consider.

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Question 26785 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    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?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26786 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

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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26803, 26804 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    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?

  • 26804 (matches this search)

    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?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised no rules or directives were issued to Pharmac regarding making bids for Budget 2026, outside of the Budget 2026 invitation letters.

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Question 26805 (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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Pharmac generally manages routine cost pressures within existing funding through its forecasting processes, budget management, and commercial activities. Further to this, Pharmac have kept me informed on emerging…

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Question 26806 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that as a Crown entity, Pharmac was not subject to a requirement for any cost savings to be made in Budget 2026.

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Question 25629 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

I am advised that Ministry for Regulation internal budget allocations for the 2026/27 financial year are yet to be confirmed.

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Question 25678 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 25692 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    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 David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised the current spend on AI (included in the 2026/2027 budget) for Pharmac is for 20 Full Co Pilot licenses at $583.00 each with a total of $11,700.00.

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Question 25005 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 25021 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 25 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to written question 10834 (2025).