6765 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 13 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6765 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	09 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06765_2026
Document guid:	d7f14d75-d715-4fc9-b7ed-f2c1cddba445

6765 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Justice: How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that as of 1 January 2026 there were 416 vacancies in the Ministry of Justice, three vacancies in the Human Rights Commission, and nine vacancies in the Independent Police Conduct Authority.