The Government is considering further changes to employment
law including the rules around collective bargaining,
Parliament was told today.
National MP Pansy Wong, answering questions on behalf of
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson, said several issues were
under consideration including, but not limited to, a review
of workplace flexibility and changes to collective
bargaining.
Labour's Darien Fenton asked whether other issues included
changes that could mean employers would be able to set
different personal grievance terms for different employees.
Ms Wong said there would be a fair balance between employers
and employees, whatever was considered.
Ms Fenton: "Given that she has previously ruled it out, will
she now assure the House that the re-introduction of a
separate youth minimum age is not an option this Government
will ever consider?"
Ms Wong: "We do not rule anything out without due
consideration that will take into account all the issues for
the benefit of employers and employees."
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