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Sign the Petition* to Draft a New 'Accessibility for New Zealanders' Bill
The New Zealand National Party view in the 53rd Parliament's Social Services and Community Select Committee's Report on the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill states that the Bill is "fundamentally flawed and [the New Zealand National Party] will therefore not be supporting the bill". The National Party recommended "the bill be withdrawn, and a new bill drafted that aligns more closely with the expectations of the disability sector as expressed in the majority of submissions".
It's time for the disability community, and all people with access needs, to come together and ask the National Party to follow through on their recommendation.
Let's advocate for a more inclusive and accessible Aotearoa New Zealand.
Sign our petition* to urge the National-led Government to withdraw the existing Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill, and draft a new bill that aligns more closely with the expectations of the disability sector.
* Please note: our petition is hosted by Change.org. After signing, Change.org may request donations and/or ask you to sign other unrelated petitions. Access Matters Aotearoa does not receive any funds from Change.org and does not necessarily endorse other Change.org petitions. If you have any concerns please contact the Change.org Helpdesk.