Submissions

Submissions made by the NZACA to Select Committees, Government Agencies
and other bodies, that relate to issues affecting the aged residential care sector.

November 2022

Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment on the Future of the Skilled Migrant Category.

This is the NZACA view on MBIE’s proposed changes to the immigration Skilled Migrant Category.

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May 2022

Submission to the Education and Workforce Committee on the Fair Pay Agreements Bill

This is the NZACA’s response to the Government’s Education and Workforce Committee on the Fair Pay Agreements Bill.

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November 2021

Submission to TAS on the 2022/2023 ARRC and ARHSS agreements

This paper highlights the key issues the NZACA would like to see addressed as we enter the upcoming negotiation process with District Health Boards (DHBs) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).

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November 2020

Submission to TAS on the 2021/2022 ARRC and ARHSS agreements.

This paper highlights the key issues the NZACA would like to see addressed as we enter the upcoming negotiation process with District Health Boards (DHBs) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).

 

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November 2019

Submission to TAS

Submission on the 2020/21 ARRC and ARHSS agreements

 

 

 

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May 2017

Submission to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Suite of proposed changes to the Essential Skills visa – 19 May 2017

 

 

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March 2018

Submission to the Education and Workplace Select Committee on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill

Submission on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill – 30 March 2018

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May 2017

Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Review of Essential Skills in Demand Lists – 2017

 

 

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November 2016

Guidance for pressure injury prevention and management in New Zealand

November 2016

 

 

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September 2016

Submission to the Ministry of Health

Health of Older People Strategy Update – 6 September 2016

 

 

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March 2022

Submission to the Health Quality & Safety Commission New Zealand on the draft Code of Expectations.

NZACA’s feedback on the draft health and disability code of expectations for engaging with consumers/whanau.

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October 2021

Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Issues paper on Immigration, Productivity and Wellbeing

NZACA’s response to the Issues paper from the Productivity Commission on Immigration, Productivity and Wellbeing.

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October 2020

Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the 2020 Minimum Wage Review.

Comments on 2021 indicative minimum wage increase.

 

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May 2019

Submission to the Office for Seniors

Submission on the draft Better Later Life Strategy

 

 

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October 2018

Submission on the 2019/20 ARRC and ARHSS agreements

The NZACA’s submission to TAS on the 2019/20 ARRC and ARHSS agreements

 

 

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March 2018

Submission to the Justice Select Committee on the End of Life Choice Bill

Submission on the End of Life Choice Bill – 6 March 2018

 

 

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May 2017

Submission to the Health Select Committee

Submission on the Care and Support Worker (Pay Equity) Settlement Bill – 29 May 2017

 

 

 

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November 2016

Submission to the Australian Department of Education and Training

2017-18 Skilled Occupations List update – 21 November 2016

 

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August 2016

Submission to the Government Administration Committee

Fire and Emergency NZ Bill – August 2016

 

 

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March 2021

Submission to the Commission for Financial Capability’s (CFFC) White Paper on the Retirement Villages’ Legislative Framework: Assessment and Options for Change 2020

NZACA’s response to the White Paper from the CFFC on the Retirement Villages’ Legislative Framework.

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February 2021

Submission on the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE).

NZACA’s submission on the Health, Community and Social Services Workforce Development Council (WDC) Order in Council proposals.

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March 2020

Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

A new approach to employer-assisted work visas and regional workforce planning

 

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April 2019

Submission to the Ministry of Education

Submission on the Review of Vocational Education

 

 

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August 2018

Submission on the ageing population strategy

Submission to the Office for Seniors on the ageing population strategy – 24 August 2018

 

 

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July 2017

Submission on the Essential Skills in Demand list

Submission on retaining Registered Nurse (Aged Care) on the essential skills in demand list

 

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April 2017

Submission to the NZ Department of Internal Affairs

Proposals for Fire and Emergency NZ regulations – April 2017

 

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October 2016

Submission to DHB Shared Services

2017/2018 ARRC and ARHSS Contracts – 28 October 2016

 

 

 

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April 2016

Submission to the Ministry of Health

Secure Dementia Unit Design Reference Guide – 26 April 2016

 

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December 2021

Submission to the Productivity Commission’s paper “Immigration – Fit for the future: preliminary findings and recommendations”

This paper is the NZACA’s response to the Productivity Commission’s preliminary findings and recommendations in its inquiry in to New Zealand’s immigration settings.

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January 2021

Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Health and Disability Services Standard review.

Comments and recommended changes submitted by the NZACA on the draft Standards.

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February 2020

Retirement Villages Association (RVA) and New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA)

Comments on the FENZ funding review paper

 

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October 2018

Submission to the Review of Essential Skills in Demand list 2018

Submission on moving registered nurse (aged care) to the Long Term Skill Shortage List

 

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July 2018

Submission on the Essential Skills in Demand list 2018

Submission on moving registered nurse (aged care) to the Long Term Skill Shortage List

 

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November 2017

Submission on the 2018/19 ARRC and ARHSS agreements

The NZACA’s submission to TAS on the 2018/19 ARRC and ARHSS agreements

 

 

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February 2017

Submission to the Ministry of Primary Industries

Draft Food Control Plan – 23 February 2017

 

 

 

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October 2016

Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Proposed Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category – 30 October 2016

 

 

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February 2016

Submission to Parliament’s Health Select Committee

Medically assisted dying – February 2016

 

 

 

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