PM Christopher Luxon supports Disability Issues Minister Penny Simmonds amid respite care controversy; ministry funds will be increased, and future changes require Cabinet approval.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confidence in Disability Issues Minister Penny Simmonds despite criticism over her handling of respite care allowances. The ministry introduced restrictions due to running out of budgeted funds, sparking an apology from Simmonds. The Government has agreed to top up the funding for the ministry, and future disability funding changes will now go through Cabinet.
March 26, 2024
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