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Question 17631 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning Monday 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 17217 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date, if any, does the Ministry of Regulation expect to report back on the regulatory feedback on the fuel plan it receives?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I refer the Member to the announcement on 27 April that was informed by the Ministry for Regulation’s report back: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-acts-regulatory-feedback-boost-fuel-resilience

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Question 17218 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Ministry of Regulation directly invite any organisations or individuals as part of the Government’s call for regulatory feedback; if so, which ones, by name and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am advised the Ministry for Regulation has temporarily broadened the scope of its Red Tape Tipline to invite regulatory feedback relating to the fuel crisis. I issued a press release at the time to publicly communicate this. Outside of…

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Question 17219 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 12389; Which regulations has the Government identified that will make it harder to import, store, distribute, or use fuel efficiently?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I refer the Member to the announcement on 27 April for the types of regulation being looked at: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-acts-regulatory-feedback-boost-fuel-resilience

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12 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 16769 (2026), 16784 (2026), 16785 (2026), 16786 (2026), 16788 (2026), 16790 (2026), 16791 (2026), 16958 (2026)

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    How many of the Regulatory Standards Board members, including the chair, if any, have the South Island as their primary place of residence?

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    How many of the Regulatory Standards Board members, including the chair, if any, identify as members of the MELAA (Middle Eastern / Latin American / African) community?

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    How many of the Regulatory Standards Board members, including the chair, if any, identify as European or European New Zealander?

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    How many of the Regulatory Standards Board members, including the chair, if any, identify as Pasifika or Pasifika New Zealander?

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    How many of the Regulatory Standards Board members, including the chair, if any, identify as Asian or Asian New Zealander?

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    What iwi affiliations, if any, does the recently appointed member of the Regulatory Standards Board Dr Nicola Swan have?

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    What iwi affiliations, if any, does the recently appointed member of the Regulatory Standards Board Mr Carl Hansen have?

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    What iwi affiliations, if any, does the recently appointed member of the Regulatory Standards Board Professor Ananish Chaudhuri have?

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    What iwi affiliations, if any, does the recently appointed member of the Regulatory Standards Board Ms Julie Hardaker have?

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    What iwi affiliations, if any, does the recently appointed member of the Regulatory Standards Board Mr Ian Chamberlain have?

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    What iwi affiliations, if any, does the recently appointed chair of the Regulatory Standards Board Mr Paul Ridley-Smith have?

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    How many of the Regulatory Standards Board members, including the chair, if any, identify as Māori or Māori New Zealander?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

The Board Chair and Members of the Regulatory Standards Board have been appointed on their merit not their demographic data.

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Question 16990 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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Question 16764 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister encourage any of the appointees to the Regulatory Standards Board to apply for the role, if so, which members?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 16770 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What involvement if any, did the Minister have in the appointment of board members and chair for the Regulatory Standards Board?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Under section 38 of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025, the Governor-General appoints the members of the Board on my recommendation.

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Question 16772 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed on the appointment of the Regulatory Standards Board Chair and Members?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am advised by officials that they took advice from the Public Service Commission and followed the process outlined in the Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines, published on the Public Service Commission’s website.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 16777 (2026), 16778 (2026)

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Ian Chamberlain recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Ananish Chaudhuri recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Julie Hardaker recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Carl Hansen recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Nicola Swain recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 42 applications received for appointment for chair of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Paul Ridley-Smith considered the person most suitable for appointment?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes. The Chair and all of the members recommended for appointment to the Regulatory Standards Board came from the 140 applications received.

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Question 16613 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 16718 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 16347 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 16349 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 6 April 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. 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…

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Question 16350 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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18 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 14100 (2026), 14101 (2026), 14428 (2026), 14429 (2026), 14434 (2026), 14436 (2026), 14438 (2026), 14444 (2026), 14766 (2026), 14767 (2026), 14768 (2026), 14771 (2026), 14772 (2026), 14773 (2026)

  • 14094 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2024?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2025?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2023?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2022?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2021?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2020?

  • 14428 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

  • 14429 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

  • 14771 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

  • 14772 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Since its establishment, the Ministry for Regulation has not had a vehicle fleet.

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18 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 15112 (2026), 15113 (2026), 15429 (2026), 15436 (2026), 15444 (2026), 15450 (2026), 15451 (2026), 15452 (2026), 15755 (2026), 15773 (2026), 15779 (2026), 15783 (2026), 15791 (2026), 15799 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15444 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

  • 15773 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15779 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15783 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

  • 15791 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

  • 15799 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am informed this information is not held by the Ministry for Regulation. Energy consumed to power the buildings that the Ministry for Regulation has leased are the responsibility of the leasing agency.

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Question 14011 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    Will he commit to publicly reporting on the outcome of the public consultation on regulatory ideas to respond to the fuel supply situation, including how many submissions were received and how many ideas were adopted into policy, and if…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes.

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Question 14012 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the submissions received through the public consultation on regulatory ideas for the fuel supply situation be proactively released; and if not, why not?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes.

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Question 14013 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost to date of the Ministry for Regulation's work on fuel supply regulatory preparedness, including the design, hosting, and promotion of public consultation?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None, as all costs were sunk.

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Question 14014 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who within the Ministry for Regulation will assess submissions received through the public form for regulatory ideas to respond to the fuel supply situation, and what criteria will be used to determine which ideas are advanced to Ministers?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am informed it is the same team that is responsible for the Red Tape Tipline. The criteria the Ministry uses include: the likely impact on fuel savings, speed and feasibility of implementation, impacts on health and safety, and fiscal…

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Question 14015 (2026)

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    Have any fuel companies or industry bodies been specifically invited to submit to the public consultation for regulatory ideas to respond to the fuel supply situation, or is outreach limited to general public promotion of the form?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 14016 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Prior to launching the public form, did the Ministry for Regulation consult directly with fuel importers, distributors, or retailers about what regulatory changes would be needed in a supply disruption scenario?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 14017 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the decision to launch public consultation on regulatory ideas to respond to the fuel supply situation made in consultation with the Minister of Energy, the Minister of Transport, and/or the Minister of Finance; and if not, why not?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The decision to launch public consultation was made by the Fuel Security Ministerial Oversight Group.

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Question 14018 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the Ministry for Regulation's characterisation that "New Zealand's reliance on imported refined fuel can increase our exposure to price shocks and supply constraints"; and if so, what steps, if any, has he taken since…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes. I have improved the quality of regulation so people can exercise greater choice.

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Question 14019 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    If New Zealand were to move from Phase 1 (Watchful) to Phase 2 of the Fuel Response Plan before the Ministry for Regulation’s consultation period closes, would the consultation be immediately closed and superseded by emergency action; and…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No – the Ministry for Regulation is always open to receiving regulatory feedback. Fuel related submissions are currently being collected through the Ministry for Regulation’s Red Tape Tipline (Tipline), which is intended to identify any…

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Question 14020 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    When was the decision made to launch the public consultation on regulatory ideas for the fuel supply situation, and what event or threshold triggered that decision, if any?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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On 29 March 2026 the Fuel Security Ministerial Oversight Group decided to invite fuel-related submissions through the Ministry’s Red Tape Tipline. New Zealanders are often best placed to provide practical solutions to real world problems –…

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Question 14023 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    Did he or his Ministry develop any internal regulatory options for responding to a fuel supply disruption prior to publishing the public consultation form titled "Regulatory ideas to respond to the fuel supply situation", and if so, why…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 14024 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    How many full-time equivalent staff within the Ministry for Regulation are currently assigned to fuel supply security policy work?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am advised that approximately 3 FTE are working on the fuel supply security policy work.

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Question 13900 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What role, if any, will the Ministry for Regulation play in supporting the Crown Response Office on the work on care safety requirements and expectations and what full-time equivalency, if any, will be associated with this work?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am informed that the Ministry for Regulation meets monthly with the Crown Response Office as required under Cabinet Office Circular CO (24) 7. Through this engagement the Ministry provides regulatory advice to inform the policy process.…

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Question 13475 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 13520 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 13625 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 13763 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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Question 12716 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 30 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. 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…

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Question 12717 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 12719 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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12389, 12392, 12393, 12394 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    Are there any regulations that the government has already identified will make it harder to import, store, distribute, or use fuel efficiently; if so, which ones?

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    Will the government develop policy or policies based on the regulatory feedback on the fuel plan it receives; if so, when does the government plan to announce it?

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    Will the government develop policy or policies based on the regulatory feedback on the fuel plan it receives?

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    Will the government develop policy based on the regulatory feedback on the fuel plan it receives; if so, which Ministry, or Ministries, will develop this policy?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes.

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Question 12390 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    Have any specific businesses, fuel users, or freight operators been directly invited to provide feedback as part of the government’s call for regulatory feedback; if so, which ones, expressed as a list?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 12391 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    Will the government develop policy or policies based on the regulatory feedback on the fuel plan it receives; if so, how many will have Regulatory Impact Statements?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes, Regulatory Impact Statements will be developed if required.

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Question 11926 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 11928 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 23 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. 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…

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Question 11929 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 11934 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am advised that the Ministry for Regulation undertook a consultation process in June 2024 to propose and confirm the first permanent organisational structure following its establishment. 12 permanent employees who had been transferred…

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Question 11939 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No members have yet been appointed to the Regulatory Standards Board.

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Question 11446 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 11498 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I request and receive in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. This response does not include documents…

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Question 11585 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. 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…

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Question 11331 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Which 'group' under section D of the Cabinet Fees Framework will the regulatory standards board fit under?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The Regulatory Standards Board will fit under Group 4: All Other Committees and Other Bodies.

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11332, 11333 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What is the maximum yearly board fee, if any, will the board chair for the regulatory standards board be eligible to receive?

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    What is the maximum yearly board fee, if any, will a board member for the regulatory standards board be eligible to receive?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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In accordance with the Cabinet Fees Framework, all the members of the Regulatory Standards Board will be paid a daily fee for attendance at Board meetings. The fee for the Chairperson is $1,265 per day, and for members $800 per day. This…