13257 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Pacific Peoples

13257 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: What is the total expenditure, if any, on domestic and international travel by any agencies under the Minister’s responsibility since 27 November 2023, broken down by agency, purpose, and destination?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (the Ministry) that from 27 November 2023 up to 31 December 2024, the total expenditure on domestic and international travel is as follows: Domestic travel Total is $320,445.00 (excluding GST) To obtain the purpose and destination for this travel would require substantial collation. The Ministry invites the Member to submit an Official Information Act Request. International travel Destination, Purpose, Cost Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Tuvalu Pacific Mission accompanying Minister Peters and Minister Reti $2,718.00 Tonga, Cook Islands, Samoa Pacific Mission accompanying Minister Peters and Minister Reti $2,805.00 USA 68th Session on the Commission on the status of Women $13,225.00 Tonga 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting $2,687.00 Total is $21,435.00 (excluding GST)