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Question 35574 (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 3 August 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 paper to Cabinet: • 5 August 2026: Firearms Safety and Education NZ - Chief Executive Appointment

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Question 35575 (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 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 35463 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Electoral Commission review the electoral changes passed in December 2025 and their impact, if so, when?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission (the Commission) must report on the administration of the general election in accordance with the requirements of section 8 of the Electoral Act 1993, which includes a review of the services provided to electors to…

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Question 35468 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What resources have the Electoral Commission allocated to ensuring people are enrolled to vote and is it more than previous Budget?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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To ensure people are enrolled to vote, the Commission has an Enrolment Strategy. I am advised the Commission’s Enrolment Strategy provides access to trusted and timely information for the public through a variety of channels, and regular…

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Question 35469 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What work, if any, are the Electoral Commission doing to ensure people enrol prior to October?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission (the Commission) will be undertaking a public education programme starting 10 August encouraging people to enrol or update their details by 4 October to make voting easy at the voting place. Information will…

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Question 35471 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why is the Electoral Commission not recording the number of individuals who attempt to vote but are turned away?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) records if someone has voted but will not be counting how many people come to a voting place but do not vote. People leave voting places for various reasons without voting. The…

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Question 35472 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is it a requirement to have an EasyVote card to vote in the 2026 General Election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the answer is no.

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Question 35211 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    If a person is placed on the dormant roll, is the elector informed "you are not currently enrolled"; if so is this accurate and is the elector able to cast a party vote at the next election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) only moves a person from the main roll of an electoral district to the dormant roll for that district in accordance with the requirements of section 89G of the Electoral Act 1993,…

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35246, 35247 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many occassions is the Electoral Commission aware of where an elector was moved to the dormant roll in accordance with legislative requirements because correspondence was returned to the Electoral Commission by New Zealand Post ‘Gone…

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    Does the Electoral Commission audit situations where letters are returned "gone no address" to ensure that there are no situations where the elector in fact still resides at the address, or that instances where this occurs are not a…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) has limited experience of this; it is not usual for correspondence to be returned as ‘Gone no address’ where an elector still resides at the address. In 2025, the Commission were…

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Question 35043 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What agencies provide information to the Electoral Commission for data-matching purposes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission has confirmed that they have received data from NZTA and DIA under section 263B of the Act for data matching purposes ahead of the General Election. I am advised that under sections 263A and 263B of the Electoral…

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35046, 35048 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals have the Electoral Commission identified via data matching and subsequently notified as needing to “update your details or get touch within 14 days, you’ll need re-enrol before you can vote in future elections”, if…

  • 35048 (matches this search)

    How many individuals have been wrongly data matched since December 2025 to date and been advised that “if you don’t update your details or get touch within 14 days, you’ll need re-enrol before you can vote in future elections”, if any,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission has not yet conducted data matching for enrolment purposes under section 263B of the Electoral Act 1993.

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Question 35050 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals are required to re-enrol for the 2026 general election, broken down by reasons and by each electorate/roll?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission cannot confirm the number of electors who need to re-enrol for the 2026 General Election, broken down by reason, as this information is not collected when a person completes an application to…

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Question 35051 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What instances can cause someone to be removed from the electoral roll, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised a person can be removed from the electoral rolls for the following reasons: • They are no longer eligible because of the time they have been outside of New Zealand • They have moved overseas and no longer want to be registered…

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Question 35052 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many emails has the Electoral Commission sent to individuals in 2026 advising “if you don’t update your details or get touch within 14 days, you’ll need re-enrol before you can vote in future elections”, if any, and how does the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission sends an email prompting electors, where they have provided an email address, to make sure their details are correct when electoral correspondence is returned because it cannot be delivered to the…

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Question 35053 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many texts has the Electoral Commission sent to individuals in 2026 advising “if you don’t update your details or get touch within 14 days, you’ll need re-enrol before you can vote in future elections”, if any, and how does the compare…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission sends a text message prompting electors, where they have provided a mobile number, to make sure their details are up to date when electoral correspondence is returned because it cannot be…

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Question 34896 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people were on the dormant role maintained under s 109 of the Electoral Act 1993 on voting day (or the nearest available date) at the 2017, 2020, and 2023 general elections?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1 for what I am advised the number of people on the dormant role were at the 2017, 2020, and 2023 general elections.

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Question 34900 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Does the Electoral Commission only send text or email messages to people to confirm their enrolment details when posted mail is returned "gone no address"; if not what is the trigger for the Commission to send email or text messages to…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that if any electoral correspondence is returned to the Electoral Commission indicating that an elector no longer lives at the last address on file for them, or it is undeliverable, the Commission attempt to contact the…

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34907, 34908, 34909, 34910 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    If a person does not respond to a email message from the Electoral Commission sent under s 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 does the Commission assume that the elector cannot be contacted and place them on the dormant roll under s 89G of the…

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    If a person does not respond to a text message from the Electoral Commission sent under s 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 does the Commission assume that the elector cannot be contacted and place them on the dormant roll under s 89G of the…

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    Will a person be placed on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 if they do not respond to an email message from the Electoral Commission seeking confirmation of address details for enrolment purposes?

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    Will a person be placed on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 if they do not respond to a text message from the Electoral Commission seeking confirmation of address details for enrolment purposes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission only makes a person dormant under section 89G of the Act if correspondence sent to the elector under section 89D cannot be delivered to the elector’s address on the roll. Legally, the Commission…

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Question 34911 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people in total were on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 in each month for the last 12 months?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1 for what I am advised the number of people in total were on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 in each month for the last 12 months.

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Question 34912 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people have been added to the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 each month for the last 12 months?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 34911 (2026).

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Question 34983 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many children and young people, if any, have been convicted of 3+ offences in one year, with one of those offences being for an offence with a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment, between 2017 to date, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to Table 1, attached.

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Question 34290 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister of Justice received from the Ministry of Justice on the status of the International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000 in the event that New Zealand were to withdraw from the Rome…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have received no advice from the Ministry of Justice on the status of the International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000, in the event that New Zealand were to withdraw from the Rome Statute.

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Question 34513 (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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 34514 (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 27 July 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: • 29 July 2026 – Talking points: 20260729 Court Security Officers • 31 July 2026 – Briefing: Amendment Paper to the Regulatory Systems (Courts) Amendment Bill – Initial Briefing • 31 July 2026 – Weekly…

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Question 34515 (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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received eleven further documents, 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 34618 (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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 34619 (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 27 July 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 three papers to Cabinet: • 27 July 2026 – Deputy Legal Complaints Review Officer: Appointment • 27 July 2026 – Principal Disputes Referee: Reappointment • 27 July 2026 – Amendment Paper to the Arms Bill: Approval for…

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Question 34620 (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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I took the following papers to Cabinet: • 27 July 2026 – Government Response to the Law Commission’s Report, Review of Adult Decision-Making Capacity Law • 27 July 2026 – Crimes Amendment Bill: Additional Amendments

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Question 34767 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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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 is not currently undertaking, and has not planned to undertake, any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence. I am also advised that for Crown entities this is nil.

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Question 34770 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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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 34771 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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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 not budgeted to spend any money in the 2026/27 financial year on consultants who advise on public sector reform management. I am also advised that for Crown entities this is nil.

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Question 34772 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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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 not spent any money since 27 November 2023 on consultants who advise on public sector reform management. I am also advised that for Crown entities this is nil.

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Question 34774 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Nil.

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Question 34775 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Nil.

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Question 34088 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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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 not undertaken any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence since 27 November 2023. I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the Electoral Commission engaged in…

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Question 34090 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 does not currently operate any automated approval processes. I am advised that the Electoral Commission utilises codified business rules within systems to support automation. However, it does not…

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Question 34091 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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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 purchases Copilot licences through the government’s Microsoft Cloud, Software and Services Agreement. I am advised that the following Crown Entities purchased artificial intelligence tools: • The…

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Question 34093 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the Real Estate Authority (REA) has not carried out any surveys regarding the usage of artificial intelligence within REA; there is a question within the 2025 and 2026 Licensee survey asking…

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Question 34095 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority (REA) utilises automated approvals for real estate licence renewals and voluntary suspensions where the information provided by the licensee and data checks meet the requirements of the Real…

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Question 34096 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority (REA) has not conducted any procurement process to procure any standalone artificial intelligence tools. REA has procured several standard productivity software applications that include AI…

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Question 34099 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 not completed any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023. I am advised that the answer is nil for Crown Entities.

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Question 34105 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 33319 (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 19 July 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 five papers to Cabinet: • 21 July 2026 – Deputy Legal Complaints Review Officer: Appointment • 21 July 2026 – Principal Disputes Referee: Reappointment • 22 July 2026 – Amendment Paper to the Arms Bill: Approval for…

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Question 33320 (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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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

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Question 33321 (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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 33424 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received five further documents, 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 33425 (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 19 July 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: • 20 July 2026 – Briefing: Tenancy Tribunal Reappointments - Whangarei, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Invercargill • 21 July 2026 – Briefing: Remote Participation Programme Business Case and draft…

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Question 33427 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 33066 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he requested on consent law; listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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My office does not keep records of advice I have requested. I refer the Member instead to my response to WPQ 33067 (2026).

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Question 33067 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on consent law; listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer to the advice listed in Table 1.