3580 (2024). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Agriculture

Written Question

Published date: 09 Apr 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3580 (2024)
Question asked:	21 Mar 2024
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister of Agriculture
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	02 Apr 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03580_2024
Document guid:	ad7ae62a-67c9-4cd2-811b-e147eafd370e

3580 (2024). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Agriculture: Is the Minister concerned with the announcement from the Ministry for Primary Industries to cut 384 roles, if so, what actions, if any, is he proposing or willing to take to ensure these cuts do not have a negative impact on the Forestry Service unit?

Hon Todd McClay: As part of the Budget 2024/25 programme, MPI was asked by the Government to find savings of 7.5 percent for the financial year starting 1 July 2024. MPI’s cost savings work will include a mix of programme reductions and the staffing proposals currently out for consultation. MPI is not proposing any reductions to frontline services and statutory roles, such as veterinarians, animal welfare, fishery and food compliance officers, or biosecurity teams at the border. MPI is currently consulting with staff and no final decisions have been made.