30235 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	30235 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Ricardo Menéndez March
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	12 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_30235_2026
Document guid:	e14caa50-ac15-412d-b93c-5ec2207af1e6

30235 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What guidance, if any, has the Ministry of Social Development issued to staff to ensure that performance metrics relating to emergency housing do not influence decisions on individual applications for emergency housing assistance?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development reports on and monitors declined applications and provides guidance on the criteria.