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SWC-21-MIN-0068 Minute B U D G E T : S E N S I T I V E SWC-21-MIN-0068 Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee Minute of Decision This document contains information for the New Zealand Cabinet. It must be treated in confidence and handled in accordance with any security classification, or other endorsement. The information can only be released, including under the Official Information Act 1982, by persons with the appropriate authority. Oral Item: Review of Working for Families Portfolio Social Development and Employment On 12 May 2021, the Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee (SWC): 1 noted that in 2019, SWC agreed to a review of Working for Families (the Review) as part of the Welfare Overhaul work programme [SWC-19-MIN-0168]; 2 noted that Income Support Ministers have agreed to bring forward the Review and determined its scope; 3 noted that Income Support Ministers will have joint oversight of the Review, with the Minister for Social Development and Employment as Lead Minister; 4 noted that officials intend to provide advice to Income Support Ministers on initial options and next steps for the Review by 31 July 2021. Rachel Clarke Committee Secretary Present: Officials present from: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Office of the Prime Minister Hon Grant Robertson Office of the SWC Chair Hon Kelvin Davis Officials Committee for SWC Hon Dr Megan Woods Office of the Associate Minister of Housing (Homelessness) Hon Carmel Sepuloni (Chair) Hon Andrew Little Hon Poto Williams Hon Kris Faafoi Hon Peeni Henare Hon Jan Tinetti Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall Hon Aupito William Sio Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan Hon Marama Davidson 1 72vh7ewzmz 2021-05-20 07:35:58 B U D G E T : S E N S I T I V E .
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