19798 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for ACC

Written Question

Published date: 28 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19798 (2026)
Question asked:	19 May 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for ACC
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	24 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19798_2026
Document guid:	b00f7453-5e29-422b-98ef-8f1bb3212ff1

19798 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for ACC: What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

Hon Scott Simpson: The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions, including advice related to public sector transformation.