11982 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 17 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11982 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	13 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11982_2026
Document guid:	4cde6aac-9983-4f29-bb1b-6dc05ec03059

11982 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Education: Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

Hon Erica Stanford: All Ministerial appointments go through a standard process facilitated by the Ministry of Education. This includes shortlisting and consulting on proposed names with the coalition before decisions are made by Cabinet.