In providing these recommendations, the Accessibility Committee has a vital role in this accessibility framework, as well as an enormous responsibility, given the vast range of barriers and the scale of change required. To help, the bill sets out that the chief executive of Whaikaha will support the committee in developing their recommendations and provide administrative and analytical support to ensure they are able to do their role properly. This committee will have a direct line to Government through me as the Minister for Disability Issues. As Minister, I too have a role in supporting the committee—this includes considering and approving their work programme and, importantly, presenting their recommendations to this House and working with other Ministers to consider those recommendations. 