The NZCTU opposes this a retrograde Bill, which will restrict local government’s ability to fulfil its important roles in supporting community decision-making and wellbeing. It… Read More »Submission on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU opposes the Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025 (the Bill) in the strongest possible terms.The Bill is nothing more than a ‘multi-pronged’ attack on… Read More »Submission on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill
The draft National Infrastructure Plan sets out key challenges facing New Zealand when it comes to building and maintaining infrastructure and the Infrastructure Commission’s recommendations… Read More »Submission on the Draft National Infrastructure Plan
This submission comments on select aspects of the Public Finance Amendment Bill. The NZCTU opposes the removal of the wellbeing provisions from the Act. These… Read More »Submission on the Public Finance Amendment Bill
The NZCTU opposes the Regulatory Standards Bill in the strongest terms. The “principles of responsible regulation” set out in the Bill reflect the marginal and… Read More »Submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill
The NZCTU opposes the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill. The Bill will implement another significant restructure of the vocational education… Read More »Submission on Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU is concerned by the following elements of this Bill:
The NZCTU strongly opposes the Employment Relations (Termination of Employment by Agreement) Amendment Bill 2025 (the Bill). The possibility of terminating employment in a mutually… Read More »Submission on Employment Relations (Termination of Employment by Agreement) Amendment Bill
This submission to the TEC outlines the NZCTU’s concerns about the ongoing reforms to vocational education and training, and our views on the coverage and… Read More »Submission on Industry Skills Boards’ Coverage
Trade agreements can be a useful tool in strengthening New Zealand’s economic performance, but they must be well designed. This means ensuring they deliver genuine… Read More »Submission on the United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill
It is possible that a 4-year term could strike a better balance between ensuring government is able to pass quality legislation while also being sufficiently… Read More »Submission on the Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill
This submission focuses on the labour provisions the NZCTU views as necessary in any preferential trade agreement with India. Our view that preferential trade agreements… Read More »Submission on potential FTA with India