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How many people, if any, have applied for a special needs grant due to having a main benefit or allowance wrongfully suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

Answered Question 39321 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many people, if any, have applied for a special needs grant due to having a main benefit or allowance wrongfully suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)