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The Economic Position of Children

12 May 2010
The Office of the Children's Commissioner has published a newsletter on the Economic Position of Children. CPAG's Susan St John and Mike O'Brien have contributed two articles which can be accessed here:
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Dr Susan St John comments on the latest welfare reforms

31 Mar 2010
The reforms are supposed to reduce 'dependency' and save money. There is no evidence they will do either.
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Commentary on the Prime Minister's Statement

23 Feb 2010
Reminiscent of the welfare attacks of the early 1990s, there is a disturbing lack of empathy for the hardship endured by the people who cannot work or who can only work part-time while on a benefit.
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Level of inequality just not acceptable

29 Jan 2010
New Zealand once enjoyed a reputation in tax as an international leader. As the Tax Working Group has explained, we have lost that edge. The tax system now falls woefully short on the standard criteria of equity, efficiency and administrative simplicity.
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