38231 (2024). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 07 Jul 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38231 (2024)
Question asked:	19 Jun 2024
Member asking:	Ricardo Menéndez March
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	02 Jul 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_38231_2024
Document guid:	57a58d89-1944-42ab-8603-1d17ee8b3716

38231 (2024). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What organisations or stakeholders, if any, did the Minister consult or engage with before taking decisions on removing the wage supplement to replace minimum wage exemption?

Hon Louise Upston: I was cognisant of the feedback I have received from those with disabilities about the benefits work provides them and organisations who are dedicated to improving the employment prospects of disabled New Zealanders when arriving at this decision for Budget 2024.