36612 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Associate Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 28 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36612 (2026)
Question asked:	17 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Nicole McKee
Answer received:	24 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36612_2026
Document guid:	bf9d56c8-0df3-4e45-86a4-cdb257550938

36612 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Associate Minister of Justice: Have Ministry of Justice staff been consulted on the establishment of the Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand?

Hon Nicole McKee: Ministry staff have not been consulted on the establishment of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand, as they are not part of the Firearms Safety Authority. Staff that are not affected by this change are not consulted.