8241 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 10 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8241 (2026)
Question asked:	11 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	06 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08241_2026
Document guid:	0a7f248d-a2b3-4027-9118-22735e354cf0

8241 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public services should be prioritised on the basis of need, not race'?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that no policy changes have occurred due to Cabinet Circular CO (24) 5.