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What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any? and 1 other question

Answered 8226, 8228 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 8226

    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

  • 8228

    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and what was the rationale for granting that exemption, if any?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha has not requested any exemptions. I am further advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that there are no exemptions the Ministry is aware of to the circular.