38732 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Justice

38732 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Justice: How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that the Ministry of Justice spent $5.39 million on consultancy costs from 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025. I refer the Member to Table 1 attached for what I am advised Crown entities spent on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025.