Summit Must Consider More Than Just Jobs

While it is good news to hear of the upcoming Prime Minister’s Summit on Employment, the fact is that any such event needs to look at more issues than just that of jobs, ACT New Zealand Finance Spokesman Sir Roger Douglas said today

“What the Summit should aim to do is focus on ways in which we can restore confidence,” Sir Roger said.

“To do that, however, a framework is required – one that will set New Zealand up for 2010 and beyond. That framework must deal with underlying problems to an extent that we are able to move forward.

“The package must also allow us more time to deal with matters that require closer examination and deal – not only with jobs but – with debt, export profitability, investment, productivity and incentives to increase jobs.

“The only way to do that is through a quantum leap: it must be done positively, with measures that stimulate and motivate people to get the economy moving. The package must be positive to jobs, investment, incentives and fairness.

“Most of all, the package must capture the imagination of both New Zealanders and international investors. It must shift people's focus away from their short-term problems and give them a medium-term goal to work towards," Sir Roger said.

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