DPA provided written feedback on the NZISS proposal further to previously meeting with MBIE staff NZIIS proposal to discuss the proposal.
DPA commented on a number of areas including:
- Any NZIIS must complement well-funded and equitable social welfare
- Disabled people must have equitable access to any NZIIS
- Proposed 50% threshold is too high
- Support for reasonable accommodation needed
- Further clarity needed around implementation
- Disability representation on governance of NZIIS essential
Read the full DPA Submission on the NZ Income Insurance Scheme (NZIIS) Proposal (Word Doc)