8179 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 27 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8179 (2026)
Question asked:	11 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	23 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08179_2026
Document guid:	163bd9c8-8efd-4344-9604-2bf4ad341a1e

8179 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: 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?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that there are no exemptions the Ministry is aware of to the circular.