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Cabinet papers - Information releases

Proactively releasing information promotes good government, openness and transparency, and fosters public trust and confidence in agencies. MSD supports the proactive release of Cabinet papers in line with the guidance set out in the Cabinet Manual and Cabinet Office Circular (18) 4.

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January

Social Security Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction 28 January 2025
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February

Changes in Vote Social Development to fund Welfare that Works and Community Participation Services  24 February 2025
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April

Update on key findings from the Independent Children's Monitor's latest report on compliance with the Oranga Tamariki (National Care Standards and Related Matters) Regulations 2018 4 April 2025
Annual General Adjustment 2025 4 April 2025
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May

Changes to the Scope of Social Housing Periodic Tenancy Reviews 14 May 2025
Stabilising Disability Support Services-Funded Residential Care 23 May 2025
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June

Government Response to the Petitions Committee on Petition of Shary Bakker: Reinstate the Whaikaha Purchasing Guidelines for Individuals from March 1, 2024 11 June 2025
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July

Excluding Flexible Childcare Assistance and the Training Incentive Allowance from Youth Money Management 8 July 2025
Social Security Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2025 8 July 2025
Adjustment to the Residential Care Subsidy as part of the Annual General Adjustment 2025 8 July 2025
Additional reporting for agencies in response to the Independent Children's Monitor's reports: Approval for amendment to the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Bill 16 July 2025
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August

MSD business transformation programme: Detailed Business Case for the remainder of the programme 29 August 2025
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September

Action to Stabilise Disability Support Services: assessments, allocations, and flexible funding. 3 September 2025
Lake Alice Payments Amendment Regulations 2025 4 September 2025
Social Assistance Legislation (Accommodation Supplement and Income-related Rent) and Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction 19 September 2025
Including Boarders Contributions in the Calculations for Private and Social Housing 19 September 2025
Recognising housing contributions from all boarders 19 September 2025
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October

Supporting Jobseekers and Economic Recovery in Tasman 13 October 2025
Policy decisions for the Welfare that Works Bonus Payment 28 October 2025
Update on Government Response to the Dame Karen Poutasi Review 28 October 2025
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