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Question 31932 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received from the Chief Victims Advisor since February 2025; 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 the Member to attachment 1. I have received one further document, 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 31566 (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 6 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 31567 (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 6 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: • 8 July 2026 – Briefing: Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority – Chair & Dept Chair Appointments • 9 July 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) I have received…

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Question 31568 (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 6 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 31671 (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 6 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 31672 (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 6 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 one paper to Cabinet: • 6 July 2026 – Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Omnibus) Amendment Bill.

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Question 31673 (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 6 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 but 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 31112 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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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 budgeted $18,585 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in 2026/27, comprising $10,585 for an emissions audit, $2,000 for an annual waste audit at the Justice Centre, and $6,000 to renew…

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Question 31122 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Annual reports are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31129 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that forecasted spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity Statements of Performance Expectations. Statements of Performance Expectations are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31130 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Annual reports are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31133 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Following the end of the financial year, Annual Reports are produced, audited, and presented to the House by the responsible…

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Question 31141 (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 2025/26 financial year?

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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 spent $8,820.50 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in 2025/26, comprising $7,230.50 for an emissions audit and $1,590 for an annual waste audit at the Justice Centre. I am advised that the…

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Question 30721 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the minister received any advice in the past 12 months on the costs of the Official Information Act, including the cost to agencies or the Crown of responding to OIA requests; if so, what are the titles and dates of that advice?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Yes. I received a briefing on 12 December 2025 entitled “Assessing cost drivers in the official information system".

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Question 30739 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning June 29th 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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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 30749 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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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 June 29th 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to reply 30465 (2026).

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14 questions (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 30848 (2026), 30850 (2026)

  • 30782

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30800

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30802

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Minister of Customs

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30814

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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  • 30834

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Health

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30842

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Immigration

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30865

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Police

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30885

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30901

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Media and Communications

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30931

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30957

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Pacific Peoples

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30959

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I as Minister of Finance and the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government sent letters to Ministers and Chief Executives of agencies included in the Public Service Transformation laying out expectations for eligible…

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Question 30847 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded which is available here:…

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Question 30849 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30894 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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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 30897 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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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 30463 (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 29 June 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 30464 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 29 June 2026 – Aide memoire: Supporting material for Cabinet committee on AML/CFT (Omnibus) Amendment Bill • 29 June 2026 – Briefing: AML/CFT Exemptions (July Bundle) • 29 June 2026 – Briefing: Launching…

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Question 30465 (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 29 June 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 one further document, 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 30568 (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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following two papers to Cabinet: • 29 June 2026 – Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction • 1 July 2026 – Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Omnibus) Amendment Bill

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Question 30569 (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 29 June 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 30570 (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 29 June 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: • 29 June 2026 – Initial Changes to Regulations in Response to the 2025 Triennial Legal Aid Review • 29 June 2026 – Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction

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Question 30363 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware of any instances where licensed real estate agents can use their agency's brand and Real Estate license to solicit customers, but evade the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 by signing the final contracts under their own…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I have recently received one piece of correspondence on this topic. I am advised by the Real Estate Authority that some real estate licensees carry out real estate agency work and property management work. If a licensee carries out “real…

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Question 29953 (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 22 June 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 29954 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 22 June 2026 – Aide memoire: Launching of AML-CFT Strategy • 22 June 2026 – Briefing: Application of the Arms Act 1983 to the manufacture of prohibited firearms and restricted weapons on behalf of the…

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Question 29955 (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 22 June 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 thirteen 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 30058 (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 22 June 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 30059 (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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following two papers to Cabinet: • 22 June 2026 – Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism: Policy Approvals for Levy Regulations • 25 June 2026 – Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill: Approval…

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Question 30060 (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 22 June 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 two papers to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 29596 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will there be any changes to the information-sharing powers constabulary Police staff currently have once the new regulator is fully established?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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

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Question 29597 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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

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Question 29645 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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

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Question 29524 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he have confidence in Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow since concerns were raised about his conduct?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29525 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is he assured that Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow went through enough checks and balances in his appointment process to the role of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Yes.

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Question 29526 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he spoken to Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow since concerns were raised about his conduct, if so, on what date and by what method of communication?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29527 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What action, if any, has the Minister taken as a result of concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29528 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister sought any advice in relation to concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow, if so, what was the nature of this advice?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29529 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date did the Minister become aware of concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29531 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much remuneration, if any, has been paid to the three reviewers tasked with reviewing final reports produced by the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime in March to May 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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A total of $4,320.00 excl GST remuneration has been paid to two reviewers. One reviewer chose not to be remunerated for the work.

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Question 29589 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will any programmes or projects focused on supporting victims of sexual violence cease because of no additional funding from Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No. The Ministry is continuing to deliver its existing programmes and projects that support victims of sexual violence.

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Question 29464 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning Monday, June 15th 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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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 29473 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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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, June 15th, 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to reply 29235 (2026).

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Question 29479 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    Has the Minister received any updates from the Electoral Commission on when the vote.nz website will be completely ready with all enrolment and voting information?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity and as such, I do not receive reporting on detailed operational matters. The Commission’s quarterly accountability reports contain some information of this nature, but no information…

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Question 29500 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware that Easy Read enrolment information is not yet available on the Vote.NZ website although there are less than eighteen weeks until enrolment closes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity and as such, I do not receive reporting on detailed operational matters. The Commission’s quarterly accountability reports contain some information of this nature, but no information…

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Question 29039 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much funding, if any, has the Electoral Commission allocated towards enrolment processing staffs for 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 staff funding for enrolment for the General Election 2026 is set at $5.124m.