06-08_1400_Prompt14_SelectCommitteeActivity
2026-06-08_1400_Prompt14_SelectCommitteeActivity
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June 2026
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New Zealand
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Short Answer
The Disability Support Services Bill was introduced to Parliament on 18 May 2026 by Minister Louise Upston.
Key Points
- •Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill — submissions close 16 June 2026
- •Gene Technology Bill — submissions currently being accepted
- •Briefing on young/early-onset dementia (received ~4 March 2026) — important intersection of dementia care and aged care capacity
- •Briefing on menopause education and awareness (24 April 2026) — impacts older women's health
- •Briefing from the Ovarian Cancer Foundation New Zealand (25 March 2026)
- •Ministry of Social Development 2024/25 Annual Review (12 March 2026) — MSD administers NZ Super, pensions, and other seniors benefits
Full Summary & Notes
The Disability Support Services Bill was introduced to Parliament on 18 May 2026 by Minister Louise Upston. It creates a new legislative framework for disability support services in New Zealand. Submissions close 1pm Friday 12 June 2026 — only 4 days from now. - Why it matters for seniors: Many older New Zealanders receive disability support services. The bill establishes eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, and service standards that will directly affect older people with disabilities. - Source: https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/committees-press-releases/have-your-say-on-the-disability-support-services-bill/ (opens in a new tab) (accessed 8 June 2026) - Legislation: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2026/312/en/latest/ (opens in a new tab) (accessed 8 June 2026) - Factsheet: https://www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/improving-dss/dss-bill/factsheet (opens in a new tab) (accessed 8 June 2026) The Finance and Expenditure Committee reviewed the Guardians of NZ Superannuation on 30 March 2026 as part of the 2024/25 annual review cycle. The NZ Super Fund's 2025 annual report shows the Fund's investment performance and financial position. - Implication: The Super Fund's performance directly affects the government's ability to meet future NZ Super obligations without tax increases. - Source: https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/scl/finance-and-expenditure/tab/report (opens in a new tab) (accessed 8 June 2026) The Health Committee received a briefing on young/early-onset dementia (circa February/March 2026
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