6711 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 13 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6711 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	09 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06711_2026
Document guid:	2209f39c-e557-43fc-9e94-b3329182c20d

6711 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Justice: How has he implemented, or how does he intend to implement, his statement that the Government “won't be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this election”?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: It is not necessary to undertake any specific action to implement the statement that a referendum on the term of Parliament will not be progressed at the 2026 General Election.