34561 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Attorney-General

Written Question
Published date: 17 Aug 2026
34561 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Attorney-General: What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Attorney-General or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Hon Chris Bishop: The Attorney-General regularly receives aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice. In many cases, they attract privilege, including legal advice and litigation privileges. A list is provided below in response to this question. Deletions may have been made to this list in the public interest, and to uphold applicable privileges. Crown Law: June 2026 Ministerial Certification of Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, 29 July 2026 Request for Waiver of Privilege, 30 July 2026 Weekly report as at 31 July 2026 Pay equity High Court hearing, 31 July 2026 Request for change of legal status, 31 July 2026 Justice Sector Ministers meeting - 5 August, 31 July 2026 Your address to the New Zealand Law Association 7 August 2026, 31 July 2026 Ministry of Justice: Draft Press release - Judicial Conduct Commissioner Appointment, 27 July 2026 Parliamentary Counsel Office: Draft Initial Briefing to the Social Services Committee: Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill, 28 July 2026 Regular Update, 31 July 2026 PCO Ministerial Certification of Contingencies, 31 July 2026