Submission on Education and Training Bill
February 14, 2020
IHC supports the intent of the Education and Training Bill to establish and regulate an education system that provides New Zealanders with life-long learning opportunities so they engage fully with society.
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Submission on Reform of Vocational Education
April 5, 2019
IHC says it is critical that the reform of Vocational Education recognises that improved employment outcomes for disabled people and people with additional learning support needs is reliant on having equitable access to and outcomes from a quality public and inclusive education system.
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Submission on Arms Amendment Bill
April 4, 2019
IHC strongly supports the swift moves being taken, in the aftermath of the Christchurch terrorist attack, to limit the availability and use of semi-automatic firearms, magazines and parts that can be used to assemble prohibited firearms.
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Submission on Budget Policy Statement 2019
January 30, 2019
IHC supports the Government’s move to use a wellbeing approach in the Budget process, but says greater consideration needs to be given to how it applies to people with intellectual disabilities.
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Submission on the initial Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy
December 5, 2018
IHC strongly supports development of the strategy, stating it's the best opportunity New Zealand has to embed and give effect to children's rights in legislation, policy and practice development and implementation, and to create the conditions that allow every child to have their best childhood.
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