61649 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question
Published date: 07 Oct 2024
61649 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Biosecurity: What work from home policies and other flexible working arrangements, if any, does the Minister have for their ministerial offices and how many employees have them?
Hon Andrew Hoggard: The Ministerial Services business group within the Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for employing all Ministerial office staff (except Portfolio Private Secretaries who are seconded by the respective government agencies). The Department has current guidance that supports the requirements of the organisation. Information regarding the number of ministerial office staff with flexible working arrangements is not currently centrally recorded.