13461 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government

13461 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government: What is the total cost, if any, of outsourced research or reports commissioned by any agencies under the Minister’s responsibility since 27 November 2023, broken down by agency, purpose, and provider?

Hon Simon Watts: I am advised that providing the member with this information would require a substantial manual collation exercise and divert staff from their core duties. In accordance with Speaker’s ruling 210/6, I consider that the time, and hence the expense of answering the Member’s question is not in the public interest.