Since the early 1990s the Ministry of Health has operated a policy not to pay parents, spouses or resident family members to provide care to their disabled family members.
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the policy is a form of discrimination that cannot be justified.
More information can be found on the Appeal Court decision on the Paid Family Caregivers litigation page.
Page last updated: 21 May 2012
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