37863 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 10 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37863 (2026)
Question asked:	26 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	03 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37863_2026
Document guid:	d18763b2-c124-4e02-af9c-eeaca135e15a

37863 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Justice: Does the Minister stand by his decision to not take on the advice from the panel in charge of assessing the candidates for the role of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner who did not recommend appointing Dr Stephen Rainbow to the position?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I rejection the assertion that advice was not taken.