21349 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Statistics

Written Question

Published date: 11 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	21349 (2026)
Question asked:	28 May 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Statistics
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	07 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_21349_2026
Document guid:	9b535863-32ca-41ec-ad7d-55a84717ce72

21349 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Statistics: What is the total forecast spend on (a) AI software licences and subscriptions, (b) AI-related cloud and compute infrastructure, (c) AI implementation consultants and systems integrators, (d) AI-related staff training and change management, and (e) AI assurance, audit, and human-oversight activities in each of (i) 2025/26, (ii) 2026/27, (iii) 2027/28, and (iv) 2028/29 as a consequence of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how does that forecast spend net against the forecast workforce savings, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, if any?

Hon Scott Simpson: I refer the Member to reply number 21336 (2026).