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Shortage of labour, lack of fertilizers, and adverse climatic conditions in
many districts have unfortunately tended to reduce the Dominion's dairy
production. This fact is causing my Government much anxiety, and my
Minister of Agriculture is at present devoting close attention to the introduction
of a new and comprehensive programme for increased farm production.
The question of an annual holiday with pay for all workers has received
full examination, and a measure will be submitted to Parliament during its
present session. My Government have under consideration a proposal for the
provision of a minimum home and family income as set out in the principles
upon which they were elected.
In preparation for post-war developments in education it is proposed to
convene a conference widely representative of organizations and individuals
interested in education. The whole field of education will be open for review,
but special attention will be paid to the needs of the pre-school child, the
provision of facilities for adolescents, and adult education.
It is the intention of my Ministers, in the immediate future, to set up a
Royal Commission to investigate fully the operation of the licensing laws of this
Dominion and to make such recommendations as it thinks fit with a view to
bringing such laws into line with the requirements of modern times.
Matters relating to State superannuation have been receiving the attention
of my Government, and a Committee of my Ministers has been set up to make
an examination into the question of anomalies and to submit recommendations
for any necessary adjustments.
Recognizing the desire and the need in the Dominion for a further
development of physical welfare and recreation, my Government have under
consideration proposals for increased financial resources for this work, and more
particularly, for the establishment of community centres for the people.
My Advisers propose to extend the provisions of the War Damage Act, 1941,
to include insurance against earthquake damage.
I commend these matters to your earnest consideration and pray that in
your deliberations you may be guided by Divine Providence for the safety and
well-being of New Zealand and her Island Territories.
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VUW Te Waharoa —
NZ Gazette 1944, No 12
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NZ Gazette 1944, No 12
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Opening Statement of the First Session of the Twenty-seventh Parliament
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🏛️ Governance & Central AdministrationParliament, Opening Statement, War Effort, United Nations, Military Progress, International Relations, Post-War Planning, Loan Conversion, Social Security, Income Tax, Maori Land Claims, Inflation, Rehabilitation, Housing Shortage, Labour Shortage, Dairy Production, Annual Holiday, Minimum Income, Education, Royal Commission, Licensing Laws, State Superannuation, Physical Welfare, Recreation, Community Centres, War Damage Act, Earthquake Insurance