Disability Support Services Bill – Why This Matters
Multiple Sclerosis NZ recently made a submission strongly opposing the Disability Support Services Bill as presented urging the Social Services and Community Select Committee recommend that it does not proceed to Second Reading. You can read our full submission here: Submission on the Disability Support Services Bill – Multiple Sclerosis NZ – 11 June 2026 We support the stated […]
Have Your Say: Disability Support Services Bill
The Government introduced the Disability Support Services Bill to Parliament on 18 May 2026 with the aim of creating a formal legislative framework for Disability Support Services (DSS) in New Zealand. The Minister for Disability Issues, Hon. Louise Upston, introduced the Bill to “provide clarity and stability to a system which supports thousands of disabled […]
Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill Submission
Recently, MSNZ made a submission to the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill. The intention of the proposed bill is to establish “a new legislative framework that addresses systemic accessibility barriers that prevent disabled people, tāngata whaikaha and their whānau, and others with accessibility needs from living independently and participating in all areas of life”. Following […]