Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More
Parliament

Gordon Campbell | Parliament TV | Parliament Today | Video | Questions Of the Day | Search

 

Dunne backs social outcomes reporting

Media statement

For immediate release
Friday, 30 January 2004

Dunne backs social outcomes reporting

United Future leader Peter Dunne said today he was encouraged to hear the Government wants future governments to report social as well as economic outcomes, when it reports on the state of the nation.

“I’m just somewhat surprised the Government has taken so long to pick up an idea proposed by the then-United Party 8 years ago,” he said.

The Minister for Social Development, Steve Maharey, said yesterday, "Looking ahead to 2004 the government feels confident that the social position of New Zealanders will continue to improve.

“Our future depends on the capacity and capability of people and we intend to continue to invest in New Zealanders as a top priority."

Mr Maharey also indicated that he will be seeking Cabinet's agreement to introduce legislation requiring all future governments to report on social outcomes.

"Social reporting by governments will ensure that we never again get into a situation where the social well being of the nation is ignored or marginalized as it was under National. These statistics would sit alongside the economic statistics the government currently produces to give an overall picture of the nation's social and economic development," he said.

Mr Dunne commented, “This is almost identical to the policy proposed by the United Party in 1996 when it put up a Social Responsibility Bill.

“Today, United Future agrees that people are New Zealand’s greatest asset and there’s a great more to them than just their bank balances.

“Any moves towards reporting their social, as well as economic well-being, are to be applauded.”

ends


Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines


Gordon Campbell: On The US Opposition To Mortgage Interest Deductibility For Landlords


Should landlords be able to deduct the interest on the loans they take out to bankroll their property speculation? The US Senate Budget Committee and Bloomberg News don't think this is a good idea, for reasons set out below. Regardless, our coalition government has been burning through a ton of political capital by giving landlords a huge $2.9 billion tax break via interest deductibility, while still preaching the need for austerity to the disabled, and to everyone else...
More


 
 

Government: Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s concerns about cyber activity have been conveyed directly to the Chinese Government. “The Prime Minister and Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity... More

ALSO:


Government: GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan

Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says... More

ALSO:


Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.