3575 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Regulation

Written Question

Published date: 23 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3575 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister for Regulation
Minister replying:	Hon David Seymour
Answer received:	17 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03575_2026
Document guid:	da662aa9-97e8-4bbb-a3a8-4e98e317a490

3575 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Regulation: In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

Hon David Seymour: I refer the Member to the charging guidelines for OIA requests, published by the Ministry of Justice, which are to be followed by agencies subject to the OIA. The Ombudsman has also released a charging guideline for official information under the OIA and LGOIMA.