37052 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 04 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37052 (2026)
Question asked:	18 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Damien O'Connor
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	31 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37052_2026
Document guid:	1e99a857-8812-42cd-96e9-431a516065ee

37052 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Justice: Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or responsibilities, and to whom; if not, why not?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: Matters pertaining to the allocation of portfolios and assignment of responsibilities are the responsibility of the Prime Minister.