Petition request

That the House of Representatives urge the Minister of Education to reinstate any education workers with full back pay, who were, I believe, unjustly fired for objecting to the COVID vaccine mandates from any government-funded education organization.

Petition reason

The US President on 20 Jan 2025 announced: "This week, I will reinstate any service members who were unjustly expelled from our military for objecting to the COVID vaccine mandate with full back pay. (Applause.)" (from the White House record of the inaugural speech.) I believe New Zealand education providers funded by the government need to do the same for reconciliation and to assist the teaching and education staff shortages.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 339
Date presented: 10 Dec 2025
Considered by: Petitions
Presenting member: Hon Brooke van Velden
Closing date: 24 Nov 2025