36669 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service

36669 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service: What formal oversight and transparency mechanisms are in place to monitor the advice provided by unpaid or external advisers?

Hon Judith Collins: It is common practice for government agencies to engage with a range of external stakeholders in the development of advice to Ministers. I am advised that the Public Service Commission strongly support that approach. Engaging with external experts allows government agencies to access specific skills, perspectives and experience when needed. However, officials will always remain accountable for the content, decisions and advice