20520 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 11 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20520 (2026)
Question asked:	27 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	08 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20520_2026
Document guid:	ac145901-4d45-41cd-a9fa-a15fd24f485e

20520 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Further to 13997 (2026), what government agency or agencies are involved in the work to explore a new initiative for young people at risk of persistent disadvantage, and what is the timeframe for delivery of advice?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised that Officials from the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment have been leading work to explore a new initiative aimed at supporting young people at risk of persistent disadvantage. As part of this process, officials have engaged with a range of agencies, including the Ministry of Youth Development and the Ministry of Education. Advice has been provided to Labour Market Ministers, which will be discussed at the next meeting, which is scheduled for late June.