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1. [2021] NZACC 50 - Astle v ACC (17 March 2021) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...The chances of this being successful I think are at least moderate and the more definitive type of management for this problem would involve an L3/4 and L4/5 anterior lumbar interbody fusion type procedure if her back pain was significant and disabling. We would obviously talk in more detail about this with her if this was to be considered. [28] On 6 July 2017, radiologist Dr Tony Goh treated the appellant with CT guided medial branch block injection into the nerve branch supplyi...

2. Thompson v Van Wijk [2021] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...hearing. The Tribunal heard evidence from the following witnesses: [17.1] The plaintiff. [17.2] The plaintiff’s husband. [17.3] Dr Ian Goodwin, consultant psychiatrist, who gave independent expert evidence as to whether the plaintiff was under a disability that led to the delay in bringing proceedings. [17.4] Miss Joyce Parker, a former counsellor of the plaintiff. [17.5] Miss Jillian Jane Larsen, a retired clinical psychologist, who provided support to the plaintiff from 20...

3. OIA-107310.pdf [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...that there are no reasonable accommodation policies in place at this time. Therefore, I am refusing these parts of your request under section 18(e) of the Act, as the requested information does not exist. The Ministry does, however, have an active Disability Network, which advocates for people with visible and invisible disabilities. Please note that this response, with your personal details removed, may be published on the Ministry website at: justice.govt.nz/about/official-informatio...

4. Regulatory-Systems-Courts-Improvement-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 514 KB]

   ...have agreed to four additional amendments under this delegation (amendments 2, 3, 7 and 8 in Appendix 1 – Decisions made under delegated authority). 7 In addition, Cabinet authorised the Minister of Justice, in consultation with the Minister for Disability Issues in relation to matters impacting people with disabilities, to make further policy decisions regarding Family Court Associate powers to make orders under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act 1988 where they are undef...

5. [2018] NZSSAA 22 (7 May 2018) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...decision. The first interim decision makes it clear that, in our view, the Ministry’s handling of the appellant’s welfare entitlements has been most unsatisfactory. One of the features of that unsatisfactory conduct was when the Regional Disability Adviser gave evidence at the hearing that led to the interim decision. She was unqualified to give evidence in relation to the medical 2 issues which she purported to address. Her evidence included views as to how life-thr...

6. Non-discrimination standards for government guidelines [pdf, 392 KB]

   ...provided by a health programme aimed at men in one specific racial group which may raise discrimination issues on the grounds of both sex and race. Discrimination can also arise intra-ground, for example, with different services provided to people with disabilities, according to the nature of their disability.9 2. Does this distinction involve disadvantage to the person or group? The second and important question under section 19(1) concerns whether the distinction involves disadvantage. This...

7. Strengthening the family justice system - Word version [docx, 1.2 MB]

   ...their own. [bookmark: _Toc532559415]What we’ve learnt PTS can be hard to access, particularly for those with full-time care of children and those living in remote areas. Wait times add to frustration. Some submitters said that language, culture and disability can stop people from accessing and taking part in PTS. There is not enough monitoring done on how well these needs are met across the multiple contracted providers. [bookmark: _Hlk535395879]“engaging with PTS, parents and caregivers bu...

8. Strengthening the family justice system - PDF version [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...experiences and to share their own. What we’ve learnt PTS can be hard to access, particularly for those with full-time care of children and those living in remote areas. Wait times add to frustration. Some submitters said that language, culture and disability can stop people from accessing and taking part in PTS. There is not enough monitoring done on how well these needs are met across the multiple contracted providers. We heard that PTS is not relevant for everyone. PTS is...

9. YAL final evaluation report July 2021-21 July version [pdf, 569 KB]

   ...individual YAL team members were willing to try different ways of working. Despite not having implemented the intended screening tool, YAL judges and other professionals in the courtroom had access to more extensive information (including about any disabilities) about young adult defendants than they otherwise would. The use of a common workroom supported better information sharing among YAL stakeholders and reduced duplication. Challenges to YAL identified by key stakeholders...

10. Provision of Public Information for the 2020 Referendums [pdf, 857 KB]

    ...all official languages (English, Te Reo Māori, and New Zealand sign language). They will also be available in e-readable and in large text formats online and meet plain-language guidelines. Justice will draw upon the expertise of the Office of Disability Issues and with the relevant disability organisations to develop information for voters who are legally blind or have impaired vision, in their preferred format. 47. In addition, I propose translation of the one-page info...