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How many people, if any, receiving a benefit or allowance that was wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force are now in debt to the Ministry of Social Development due to the wrongful suspension of their benefit or allowance?

Answered Question 39316 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many people, if any, receiving a benefit or allowance that was wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force are now in debt to the Ministry of Social Development due to the wrongful suspension of their benefit or allowance?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)