39317 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 18 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39317 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	13 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39317_2026
Document guid:	576f1c20-a910-4cd9-8f0c-e4886bddc07b

39317 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Will the role of automated decision-making be included in the review of the wrongly suspended benefits and allowances since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force; if not, why?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development uses automated decision-making as part of the mandatory review process. These processes operate as designed and in accordance with the legislation. The issues addressed in the review are not a result of automated decision-making.