39550 (2024). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

39550 (2024). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What are the names of the "organisations who are dedicated to improving the employment prospects of disabled New Zealanders", that the Minister spoke to before taking decisions on removing the wage supplement to replace minimum wage exemption?

Hon Louise Upston: As I stated in my answer to WPQ 38231 (2024), I was cognisant of the views of a range of organisations and stakeholders when arriving at the decision. Please note that the budget process is confidential, and therefore, no formal or explicit consultation processes occurred; however, I was aware of and accounted for the range of views held on the Minimum Wage Exemption.