26528 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Revenue

26528 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Revenue: What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, as at 5 June 2026, broken down by month and organisation?

Hon Simon Watts: Officials advise since 27 November 2023 a total of $729,213 has been spent for two contractors who previously were employed as permanent fulltime employees. I refer the Member to the attached table for the monthly breakdown of expenditure for Inland Revenue.