39318 (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:	39318 (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_39318_2026
Document guid:	f220a57c-105b-442c-be15-dcfa5a83cef0

39318 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Will the Minister publish the full review report into the wrongful suspension of benefits and allowances since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

Hon Louise Upston: The review is now available on the Ministry’s website: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/newsroom/2026/findings-of-review-into-suspension-of-some-payments.html