The Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill was introduced and first read on 2 August 2022 and referred to the Social Services and Community Select Committee, but attracted strong criticism for lacking enforceable standards and was subsequently removed from Parliament without progressing further. In response, Access Matters Aotearoa was established in late 2022 to reset and strengthen the campaign, and in 2025 presented a petition to Parliament’s Petitions Committee calling for a new, robust Accessibility Bill, grounded in evidence, co-design, and lived experience.