29761 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 22 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29761 (2026)
Question asked:	28 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	15 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29761_2026
Document guid:	24b42849-48a3-4d84-9f40-ef2e4573bd0a

29761 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Education: When was Ben Jensen of Learning First invited to take part in the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Roadshow in October 2025 and how much, if anything, was paid for his fees, travel and accommodation?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that the Ministry of Education invited Ben Jensen to take part in the Curriculum Roadshow on 12 August 2025. A total of $14,757.41 was paid for his fees, travel, and accommodation. This is broken down as follows: • Speaker Appearance Fee - $5,200.00 • Travel and accommodation - $9,557.41.