Otago Daily Times: The worry of wage expectations under a new government 18th December 2023 To date, there have been no Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) claims in the disability sector. Their removal was predictable, as it was well-signalled ahead of the election. The repealing of the FPA legislation and suspension of any funding towards FPA …
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Appointment of the New Minister for Disability Issues
The new National-led coalition has announced its Cabinet and portfolio line-up. Hon Penny Simmonds has been appointed Minister of Disability Issues. Unfortunately, this appointment is outside Cabinet – not a good endorsement for the disability sector. Read the following media statement from our CEO and the interview on Morning Report. …
NZDSN Opinion: Will our new Government take the chance to fix Accessibility Bill?
By Peter Reynolds, New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO 11 December 2023 I’m holding my breath – hoping for better Accessibility legislation that delivers world class support for all disabled New Zealanders. There’s work to do before we get there. Earlier this year, the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill was crafted and sent to Select …
NZDSN Opinion: As government repeals Fair Pay Agreements, the pressure is on Pay Equity claims
By Peter Reynolds, New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO 6th December 2023 To date, there have been no Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) claims in the disability sector. Their removal was predictable, as it was well-signalled ahead of the election. The repealing of the FPA legislation and suspension of any funding toward FPA claims in progress …
Disabled New Zealanders invisible in Government 100 day plan
New Zealand Disability Support Network statement 30 November 2023 New Zealand Disability Support Network is seeking assurance that disabled New Zealanders are a priority for the new government after being omitted from their 100 day plan. “Disability support providers wondering how they’ll survive financially, underpaid support workers and disabled whānau will be wondering where relief …
Environmental Scan
The Briefing for incoming Minister (BiM) is nearing completion ahead of the announcement of who the incoming Minister for Disability Issues is to be. The BiM will be sent to the new Minister (and other Ministers, eg: Social Development) as soon as possible following that announcement and a meeting sought with the Minister(s) to discuss …