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When was the decision made to cut the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Grant?

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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  • When was the decision made to cut the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Grant?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I took the decision to change the Distribution Committee Structure in early April 2026, which included the disestablishment of all specialist committees, including the disestablishment of the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities committee. However, the intention is that individuals with disabilities will still be able to apply for funding from the Lottery Grants Board under the new structure.