76512 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 10 Dec 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	76512 (2024)
Question asked:	24 Nov 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	03 Dec 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_76512_2024
Document guid:	97d93357-087c-4496-830e-4ff3d4f5f56b

76512 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: Was Dr Rainbow his preferred candidate for appointment as Chief Human Rights Commissioner in April 2024, and if not, at what point did he become the Minister's preferred candidate?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: My decision to put Dr Rainbow forward for consideration through the Cabinet confirmation process was not made until early June 2024.