Petition request
That the House of Representatives not pass the Disability Support Services Bill; and note that 15,861 people have signed a similar online petition.
Petition reason
The Ministry of Justice NZBORA advice on the bill says the framework established by the bill discriminates on the basis of disability/marital/family status. The advice finds the bill is consistent with NZBORA, but we disagree. We believe: discrimination against vulnerable people is never justified; the bill makes the disability community second class citizens; the bill is rushed & not fit for purpose to the community's detriment & harm. The usual 6-month select committee process is cut in half.
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Closing date: 01 Jul 2026 11:59 PM NZST
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- Select Committee
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- Referred to Minister
| Number of signatures: | 5 |
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| Date presented: | 06 Jul 2026 |
| Considered by: | Social Services and Community |
| SC Report(s): | 13 Aug 2026 (Final) |
| 13 Aug 2026 (Final) | |
| Presenting member: | Radhakrishnan, Hon Priyanca |
| Closing date: | 01 Jul 2026 |