A petition we can put to Parliament

This draft asks for a transparent national response, rather than asking MPs to decide Denis’s treatment or promise a particular Pharmac decision.

Title

Ask for a clear lorlatinib funding decision in New Zealand

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Request to the House

That the House urge the Government to ask Pharmac to publish a clear update on lorlatinib funding for eligible people with ALK-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer, including any supplier application, evidence still required, and the next steps and expected timeframe for assessment.

291 / 300 characters

Reason

People with ALK-positive advanced lung cancer and their whānau need reliable information about access to lorlatinib in Aotearoa. Individual clinical decisions belong with patients and their clinicians, and funding decisions belong with Pharmac. A clear update on the supplier application, evidence requirements and assessment pathway would help families understand what happens next and how lived experience can be heard.

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Before you start it

Check the latest funding status and whether Parliament has already considered the same request.
Send the draft to Parliamentary Petitions staff for guidance before opening signatures.
The petitioner’s name is published with an electronic petition. Contact details are not published. Signatures are part of a public process, and signatories’ names may be viewed.
After it closes, an MP must agree to present it within six months for it to be considered by the House.
Do not add Denis’s private medical records, NHI number, or identifying details without his explicit permission.

Start at the official Parliament petitions page

Petition guidance and character limits: New Zealand Parliament, checked 1 October 2026. Parliament’s moderation determines whether the final petition is in order.