New pay disclosure law misses the mark
Recently, Parliament passed the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill. This law, brought by a Labour MP and supported by the National Party, makes it illegal for employers to…
Bus safety could be improved with tough approach to fare-dodging
Everyone deserves to feel safe and be safe when using public transport. And our city’s bus drivers should be safe too. Sadly, reports of crimes on buses – both against…
More positive change ahead in latest quarterly action plan
It has been almost a year since the election, and in Parliament the Coalition has been incredibly busy. We have been focused with a series of quarterly plans. That may…
Consequences coming for attacks on people at work
Like many Aucklanders, I have been alarmed and saddened by recent reports of attacks on public transport, including against bus drivers. I recently met with one such bus driver and…