20433 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 11 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20433 (2026)
Question asked:	26 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	08 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20433_2026
Document guid:	ee0db478-efe9-468b-b7c2-f18a25103724

20433 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Prime Minister: Does his office have a policy on recording his staff members interactions with lobbyists, if so, what is this policy?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: My office has no specific policy around interactions with lobbyists. However, should this occur, staff are required to meet record keeping obligations as per the Public Records Act 2005.