2271 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 18 Feb 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2271 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	12 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02271_2026
Document guid:	5a66381e-5cbd-4b01-b09c-3d3ce5d3b6ed

2271 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio, if any?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that 12 financial settlements were made following cases of bullying between January 2015 and February 2026.