9655 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question
Published date: 01 Apr 2026
9655 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Associate Minister of Health: What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the total cost of redundancy payments?
Hon David Seymour: Since 27 November 2023, Pharmac had one employee who received compensation and other benefits in relation to cessation totalling $357,058. Four permanent roles have been disestablished through a restructure process and affected staff have been redeployed within Pharmac.