42658 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 11 Sep 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	42658 (2025)
Question asked:	28 Aug 2025
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	08 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_42658_2025
Document guid:	08e29340-8af0-4fe5-abf9-788bba90c8ed

42658 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government: What specific selection criteria were applied in the appointment of Crown negotiators for regional deals, and who developed those criteria?

Hon Simon Watts: The Department of Internal Affairs considered that Crown Negotiators needed to have relevant experience in areas pertinent to City and Regional Deals including, local government, transport, finance and infrastructure.