New Zealand's Ministry of Regulation, led by David Seymour, pays staff over $150k despite commitments to reduce public sector spending, drawing criticism for hypocrisy.
New Zealand's Ministry of Regulation, led by ACT Leader David Seymour, is paying staff an average salary of over $150,000 despite the government's commitment to reduce back-office spending in the public sector. Critics, including Green MP Francisco Hernandez, accuse the government of hypocrisy, while the Taxpayers' Union calls it a test of Seymour's credibility. The ministry aims to reduce red tape and bureaucracy, and its leader defends the high salaries by pointing out that over 6,000 people across the public service earn $150,000 or more.
August 21, 2024
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