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Government should consolidate labour policy into single ministry, says economist

Economist Brian Easton argues labour policy should be extracted from MBIE and managed by a dedicated ministry.

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An economist has called for labour policy management to be consolidated into one dedicated ministry, rather than remaining housed within MBIE. The proposal suggests restructuring how the Government handles labour-related issues and policy.

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Rethinking labour market policy management

Brian Easton says instead of allowing labour issues to remain swallowed up within MBIE, the Government should consolidate labour policy management into one Ministry

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