57951 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 26 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	57951 (2024)
Question asked:	11 Sep 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	22 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_57951_2024
Document guid:	7ef57c85-a626-4120-8839-f4a25cd7d218

57951 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: Did the Ministry of Justice recommend the appointment of Dr Rainbow as the Chief Human Rights Commissioner; if not who did they recommend?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: The Ministry of Justice provided advice on issues relating to the appointment of a Chief Commissioner. It did not make any specific recommendation for Dr Rainbow's appointment nor did it recommend any other candidate.