Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden stated that repealing the Fair Pay Agreements programme saved NZ taxpayers $65m over 5 years, and the repeal aimed for agile labor markets.
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said repealing the Fair Pay Agreements programme saved NZ taxpayers $65m over 5 years. The FPAs legislation was repealed in Dec 2023 due to potential negative impacts on employment patterns and productivity. The repeal aimed for agile labor markets, allowing employers and employees to negotiate suitable terms, and reducing bureaucracy.
June 04, 2024
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