2573 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 19 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2573 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	12 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02573_2026
Document guid:	945fd95b-446b-42a9-b635-5b2c9d2ac0b7

2573 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Defence: What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment 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 Judith Collins: The Ministry of Defence had none. The New Zealand Defence Force has not made any financial settlements relating to sexual harassment since 2018. The New Zealand Defence Force does not hold centrally recorded data for the years prior to 2018.