Priyanca Radhakrishnan: Labour's Disability spokesperson on the ministry coming under review

Published: April 29, 2024, 7:39 p.m.

Labour's Disability spokesperson says funding was laid out for the Ministry of Disabled People until 2027. \xa0

It's under review after abruptly announcing funding changes that ultimately resulted in Minister Penny Simmonds' demotion. \xa0

A briefing is now suggesting multiple problems, dating back to its formation under the previous government.\xa0

Priyanca Radhakrishnan told Mike Hosking that it had been looking at fixing the issues it inherited from the Ministry of Health.\xa0

She says in the interim, Penny Simmonds should have ensured it had the funding to meet cost pressures while working on systemic issues.\xa0

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