31241 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 24 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	31241 (2026)
Question asked:	08 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	20 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_31241_2026
Document guid:	1dde3aac-d78c-4daa-83aa-47444d706673

31241 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

Hon Penny Simmonds: As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities, and other bodies within the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that a total of $100,317 has been budgeted for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2026/27 financial year.