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Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I've been asked to speak on Values in the Public Service and, while I am here as Minister of State Services, I'd like to first speak briefly in my role as Minister of Education.

The team undertaking the Ministerial review of Work and Income New Zealand has begun receiving written public submissions, State Services Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

The Government confirmed today that it would put the controversial INCIS mainframe up for sale.

The Government today released the terms of reference for the Ministerial Review into the Department of Work and Income New Zealand and announced that former State Services Commissioner Don Hunn will conduct the review.

State Services Minister Trevor Mallard said today that the unacceptable high cost of consultants under the former National Government highlights the need to crack down on their use.

State Services Minister Trevor Mallard said today he regretted that Victoria University is caught up in a golden handshake scandal with former Vice Chancellor Michael Irving and wants the exact amount made public.

The Government has suspended work on the review of New Zealand border control pending further discussion on the issue by new Ministers.