27030 (2025). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

27030 (2025). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions: How, if at all, does the redress system changes announced on the 9 May 2025 take into account the recommendations contained the High-Level Design Group's proposal Pūtahi te Mauri He Wai Ora E?

Hon Erica Stanford: In June 2024, Cabinet agreed that options for changes to the redress system be informed by the Design Group’s recommendations. The redress system changes announced on 9 May 2025 will improve settlement offerings and increase integration, alignment and consistency across the system and ensure consistent redress offerings and support across claims agencies. Over time survivors should experience a more integrated "one system" approach. Options for changes to enable the delivery of more meaningful apologies is also being considered.