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Forced job insurance scheme a tax grab looking for a problem

OPINION: ‘Sneaky’ Government claims income insurance scheme is proposal only; in reality, it’s locked and loaded.

NBR columnist Duncan Garner speaks with Calida Stuart-Menteath

Duncan Garner Tue, 27 Sep 2022

The last time I looked, New Zealanders who wanted to work did work and the last thing people seemed worried about was losing their jobs. On the contrary, the country is in dire need of workers across almost every industry.

Knock on any door, and it’s likely you’ll be offered a job.

Work, Covid,

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