New Zealand Gazette – 1983 – No. 47

Page 1009

✨ Government Policy Address



7 APRIL THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1009

The industry study programme is gradually changing the form of
protection from quantitative controls to tariffs and reducing both
the level of protection and the wide disparities that exist between
different industries.

The regulation of the transport system is being progressively
relaxed. To this end you will be asked to give further consideration
to two Bills which propose major changes to land and air transport.
The Government has also initiated discussions aimed at formulating
a New Zealand Shipping Policy.

HONOURABLE MEMBERS, there were some disappointing trends
last year. Unemployment continued to grow, while the balance of
payments deficit reflected the prolonged international recession.
However, the structural changes that have been occurring will place
New Zealand in a better position to take advantage of the
international recovery when that occurs.

The Government’s policies are, in the meantime, boosting the
number of jobs available for a work force which is steadily
increasing. Initial subsidies are provided for additional jobs created
in the private sector for unemployed persons registered with the
Department of Labour while a range of measures supports the
creation of short-term work and training opportunities in the public
and voluntary sectors. In the training field the Apprenticeship Bill
which is to be considered further this session will create additional
opportunities to equip young New Zealanders with key skills.

A critical factor governing access to employment, especially for the
young, is the level of remuneration payable. This is a matter which
the Government has under close attention. Tripartite committees
have been established to recommend short and longer-term wage
setting arrangements.

The Government will introduce a Bill to amend the State Services
Conditions of Employment Act 1977, which is the legislation
governing the fixing of State employees’ pay. These amendments
will enhance the Government’s ability to measure and to maintain
‘fair relativity’ between State and private sector rates of
remuneration.



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🏛️ Government Policy Address on Economic and Labor Reforms

🏛️ Governance & Central Administration
Economic Policy, Transport Regulation, Unemployment, Job Creation, Wage Setting, State Services Act