2644 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 18 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2644 (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_02644_2026
Document guid:	6b08e118-ea7d-4ab7-b828-f7ac1836d790

2644 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: How many cases of sexual harassment 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 no financial settlements, compensation or ex-gratia payments were made following cases of sexual harassment between January 2015 and February 2026.