21318 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology
Written Question
Published date: 11 Jun 2026
21318 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: Has any (a) algorithmic impact assessment, (b) Privacy Impact Assessment, (c) Treaty of Waitangi impact assessment, or (d) Health and Safety at Work Act psychosocial risk assessment been completed in respect of the AI tools being deployed as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; has each affected agency confirmed alignment with the Public Service AI Framework and the OECD AI Principles, and if so, will the Minister table or release each such assessment, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?
Hon Penny Simmonds: I am advised that no entity I am responsible for was required to provide savings through Budget 2026. For information related to the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 21252 (2026).