19069 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 28 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19069 (2026)
Question asked:	12 May 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	24 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19069_2026
Document guid:	e131c302-32ad-4e04-a2e5-dd2970812f32

19069 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Justice: Does the Electoral Commission plan to hire any more staff between now and the 2026 Election Day, if so, how many?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that the Commission expects to recruit up to 28,000 roles between now and the 2026 election day.