31270 (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:	31270 (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_31270_2026
Document guid:	62d23b8f-88fc-4400-bc2e-c87937b29245

31270 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

Hon Penny Simmonds: I am advised that the budgeted total remuneration for each body for which I am responsible is classified as an operational expense and is individually budgeted by each entity. This will be disclosed in each body's annual report at the completion of the financial year.