22361 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Media and Communications

22361 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Media and Communications: Did Treasury, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or the Public Service Commission advise against any element of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, if so, will the Minister release that advice, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: As Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any Votes. Budget spending for this portfolio falls under Vote Business, Science and Innovation, and Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage. With regard to advice received by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the member to the Minister responsible for its Vote, the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer to written parliamentary question 22714 (2026). With regard to advice received by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, I refer the member to the lead portfolio for its Vote, my answer as Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, to written parliamentary question 22489 (2026).