Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment experienced processing delays in the past year which led to people receiving the Jobseeker Benefit not receiving their benefit on time; if so, how many times has this occurred?

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Question published: 18 September 2026
Reply due: 28 September 2026

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment experienced processing delays in the past year which led to people receiving the Jobseeker Benefit not receiving their benefit on time; if so, how many times has this occurred?

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Louise Upston

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

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