According to the Government, around 2,700 young people receiving Jobseeker Support for health conditions, injuries or disabilities fall within the scope of the proposed eligibility changes. The Green Party argues that reducing access to financial support will not improve employment outcomes for young people experiencing illness, disability or mental health challenges. The newly released figures highlight the extent to which mental health conditions feature among young people receiving health-related Jobseeker Support. Mental illness remains one of the leading reasons young New Zealanders access health-based income support, reflecting growing concern over youth mental health and access to treatment. The party says people living with serious illness, disability or mental health conditions require stability and support rather than additional financial uncertainty.