40981 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

40981 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Did the minister's office first receive correspondence from welfare recipients alerting her that people were experiencing cancellations or suspensions to supplementary assistance due to Ministry of Social Development processing delays, and if so, when did she first receive such correspondences?

Hon Louise Upston: As Minister for Social Development and Employment, operational matters received through my office are referred to the Ministry of Social Development. This is particularly the case where correspondence relates to individual matters. The Ministry is responsible for considering these matters and determining the most appropriate course of action.