The Minister for Disability Issues has announced that the Government is introducing a new Disability Support Services Bill.
The Bill is the first step in building a foundational legal framework for DSS. More changes will come later. These will be shaped by what disabled people and the community tell us.
There are no immediate changes
There are no immediate changes to DSS services, funding or eligibility. People should continue to access their supports and funding as they do now. Existing assessment and allocations processes continue.
The Bill will be considered by Select Committtee
The Bill is now going through the parliamentary process external.
The Social Services and Community Select Committee will consider the Bill.
Information about the select committee process is available on the New Zealand Parliament website.
- Select committees - New Zealand Parliament external
- Resources in EasyRead and NZSL - New Zealand Parliament external
You can find out more about the Bill here