46494 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government

46494 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government: What advice, if any, has the Minister received on trade-offs between applying higher board fees under the new Fees Framework and maintaining frontline services or staff resourcing in their portfolio areas?

Hon Simon Watts: None.I have received no advice on trade-offs between applying higher board fees and maintaining frontline services. If there were to be a trade-off, I would expect to receive advice on whether any increase should apply or how the implementation could be phased in over multiple financial years if necessary. Affordability of a fee increase is a consideration under the Fees Framework.