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ACT’s Wage Freeze and Training Plan | Auckland News
ACT’s bold new plan for small businesses aims to freeze the minimum wage for three years and introduce a training wage for under-20s at 60% of minimum pay — all designed to ease employer pressure and boost productivity. The party argues current wage hikes outpace real business growth, forcing tough choices like price hikes or hiring freezes. They’re also tightening grievance rules to speed up dispute resolution, believing streamlined processes will foster healthier business environments. Ultimately, ACT insists true wage growth stems from thriving, productive companies — not top-down mandates…
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