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In New Zealand where the last goverment worked steadily to making the minimum allowable wage a living wage by 2026. The present government says that is wrong for two reasons. 2 illogical and foolish ideas!

They are:

1. The improvements were out of step with thier own record and by comparison should have not ever advanced to a fair living wage.

2. Employers cannot be expected to pay fair and living wages. If they did businesses would fail and the business owner would starve.

Everyone should have - at least - a living wage. If a business fails it is not viable or inefficient. It should not be propped up by a government’s legislation - it might be wise for a government to assist promising “start ups” or even see a business through tough economic times as the Adern government did. That is discerning nimble intervention.

This government is acting to increase poverty and increase the unemployed. That is the wrong direction for health, wellbeing and prosperity of our nation. Don Reekie. (88)

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