'Relationship status' and the welfare system in Aotearoa New Zealand (Record no. 6319)

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Original cataloging agency AFVC
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Personal name Healey, Olivia
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Title 'Relationship status' and the welfare system in Aotearoa New Zealand
Statement of responsibility, etc Olivia Healey and Jennifer Curtin
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Place of publication, distribution, etc Auckland, New Zealand :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland ;
-- Child Poverty Action Group,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2019
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Extent electronic document (48 pages) ; PDF file
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General note A report prepared for the Peter McKenzie Project, May 2019
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Summary, etc This report argues that New Zealand’s benefit system reflects traditional thinking about dependence on a partner and relationships within a family. However, relationships can be complex and the family unit has changed considerably in the last 60 years. Current rules can act as a disincentive for family relationship building which is good for both adults and children.<br/><br/>The definition of what constitutes a relationship is unclear, and decisions are often left in the hands of Work and Income staff. The penalties for getting this wrong can be long lasting for both women and children. This can lead to accusations of ‘benefit fraud’ and possible conviction in court.<br/><br/>The investigative process during a review of entitlements can be intrusive and demeaning. There is growing concern regarding the reliability of the anonymous tip-off process. This report finds Ministry staff are urged to be mindful of informants’ motives yet it appears that the ‘guilty until proven innocent’ rhetoric often prevails.<br/><br/>New Zealand, Australia and the UK have similar punitive approaches to beneficiaries. A ‘dob in’ culture is particularly strong in New Zealand while tip-off recording systems and relationship verification forms are common forms of surveillance elsewhere.<br/><br/>Relationship rules require immediate reform. A system based on kindness and empathy rather than distrust should form the basis of our welfare system.<br/><br/>Further work would require a qualitative study, supported by sole parents, organisations assisting sole parent beneficiaries, and advocacy groups such as Auckland Action Against Poverty and Child Poverty Action Group. (Executive summary).<br/><br/>This report was published following the release of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group report (#6242). There is comment on that report in the CPAG media release. Record #6319
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element CHILD POVERTY
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element FAMILIES
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element GOVERNMENT POLICY
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element PARENTS
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element POVERTY
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element SOCIAL SERVICES
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element SOCIAL WELFARE
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element TAXATION
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Geographic name NEW ZEALAND
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Personal name Curtin, Jennifer
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.cpag.org.nz/s/1907-Repartnering-Report-PPI_CPAG-Final-July-jsw4.pdf">https://www.cpag.org.nz/s/1907-Repartnering-Report-PPI_CPAG-Final-July-jsw4.pdf</a>
Public note Download report, PDF
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.cpag.org.nz/news/new-report-reflects-outdated-and-damaging/">https://www.cpag.org.nz/news/new-report-reflects-outdated-and-damaging/</a>
Public note CPAG media release
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