The government introduced the Disability Support Services Bill on Monday, aimed at "providing clarity and stability" to the system supporting disabled New Zealanders.
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Disability advocate Jane Carrigan.
A disability advocate says a bill to clarify the purpose of Disability Support Services is the worst piece of legislation she's ever seen.
The government introduced the Disability Support Services Bill on Monday, aimed at "providing clarity and stability" to the system supporting disabled New Zealanders.
The bill includes details clarifying the Crown is not the employer of family carers.
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