National and Labour MPs clash over state care redress system

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1:39pm

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National Minister Erica Stanford faced questioning from two Labour MPs during a scrutiny hearing at Parliament on Wednesday. The political disagreement focused on the government's redress system for survivors who were abused while in state care.

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1. RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 1:32pm

   National's Erica Stanford clashes with Labour MPs over redress system for survivors abused in state care (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 18 Jun 2025, 1:39pm

   National, Labour in slinging match over abuse in care redress (opens in new tab)