Establishing the Welfare Expert Advisory Group

The Government is committing to overhauling the welfare system, to ensure it is accessible and fair to all New Zealanders.

Hon Carmel Sepuloni, the Minister for Social Development, recently announced the establishment of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group, which has been tasked with undertaking a broad-ranging review of the welfare system.

You can read the Cabinet papers that established the Welfare Expert Advisory Group and appointed the members below.

Terms of reference

The Cabinet Paper “Establishing the Welfare Expert Advisory Group” outlines the proposed scope and approach for the Welfare Expert Advisory Group as at March 2018. Changes were made following consultation with key stakeholders, including the Chair of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group. These changes reflect the Minister’s intention that the Welfare Expert Advisory Group should be focusing their efforts on considering fundamental reform to the whole welfare system, and providing them with a longer timeframe for their work.

Establishing the Welfare Expert Advisory Group – March 2018

Welfare Expert Advisory Group Terms of Reference – May 2018

Appointments

Welfare Expert Advisory Group: Appointment of Members

Welfare Expert Advisory Group: Appointment of Members