Mason Goad fee.org Mason Goad is a student at the Schar School of Policy and Government, located at George Mason University. Back in December of 2020, then President-elect Biden said that he would not make vaccines against COVID-19 mandatory, nor did he think they should be mandatory.
New revelations that the Work and Income website only published the deadline for the first round of the wage subsidy two and a half days before it closed reinforce the need for that deadline to be extended, National’s Social Development and Employment spokesperson Louise Upston says. “Applications opened on
As Auckland enters its fifth week under Level 4 lockdown, the Government must present its plan to assist businesses to get through the stringent restrictions, says National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly. “The worst result is for businesses to fail from a lack of cashflow as a result of the
Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Yesterday, we announced the next steps in our COVID response as together, we continue our efforts to stamp out Delta. If you missed the update, Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4, and the rest of New Zealand will stay at Alert Level 2, until Tuesday
The Government’s decision to extend the Level 4 lockdown in Auckland and Level 2 restrictions elsewhere in the country without additional urgent support will be the end of many businesses, National’s Economic Development and Small Business spokesperson Todd McClay says. “The number of business casualties expected in the
Dave Pellowe goodsauce.news Scott Morrison’s illiberal position on vaccine passports is just shocking to me. I am, like so many of you, wanting Morrison to succeed and do well for the sake of the nation, but after he revealed in this video what his values really are, we
The Government’s confirmation of the availability of Recognised Seasonal Employer workers from selected countries is not enough to fix its rotten approach to labour supply, says National’s Horticulture spokesperson David Bennett. “Prior to the Delta Covid outbreak the Government announced the availability of RSE workers from certain countries.
David Seymour ACT Leader The ACT Party has today heard about the devastating impacts the lockdown and Delta Level 2 is having on our hospitality industry. The Government didn’t want the Epidemic Response Committee to continue because it didn’t want to hear real stories from real people about
Each day matters for hardworking businesses struggling under Level 4 lockdown in Auckland and new Level 2 restrictions elsewhere in the country, National’s Economic Development and Small Business spokesperson Todd McClay says. “The Government this week again said it would consider more support for businesses as the Covid lockdown
An animal welfare crisis is looming as Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor fails to pay attention to what’s going on around him, National’s Agriculture spokesperson Barbara Kuriger says. “Last year, during the first Covid lockdown, the Government spent $5.8 million buying 12,000 pig carcasses from overstocked
David Seymour ACT Leader The ACT Party has today responded to overwhelming demand for the return of the Epidemic Response Committee (ERC) with a special unofficial committee being held at midday. When the ERC was held during the first lockdown it gave scrutiny to the Government’s response. Not only
David Seymour ACT Leader The ACT Party supports the Remuera butcher who’s shown the chops to challenge the ridiculous rules that stop butchers from operating. The Police have visited the Victoria St Butcher for providing a click and collect service, while the dairy next door is operating. It’s
Melissa Lee National Spokesperson for – Broadcasting & Media| Digital Economy and Communications | Ethnic Communities New Zealand’s largest city is in lockdown with no end in sight. Over a million people are restricted in their movements and the future of their livelihoods due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak that
The commercial flower industry is being left out in the cold in this latest lockdown. It’s an industry that can’t close its doors and get a wage subsidy to pay its staff. It’s a constant process of planting, toil and regeneration, National’s Horticulture spokesperson David Bennett
rt.com US video game firm Tripwire Interactive has announced the immediate departure of its chief executive and apologized profusely that its former leader spoke out in favor of the new Texas abortion law. Chief executive John Gibson has “stepped down,” effective immediately, Tripwire said on Monday. The reason? “His
