Labour Youth Wants Gst Aborted (Press, 22 May 1985)
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Summary: Labour Youth Wants Gst Aborted (Press, 22 May 1985)
The Labour Party's youth wing, Labour Youth, has called for the cancellation of the proposed goods and services tax (GST) following its annual national conference held in Christchurch, which concluded on 20 May 1985. The conference's spokesman, Mr. Steven Bright, indicated that delegates expressed a desire for more comprehensive information from the Government regarding GST before its implementation. The discussions at the conference were described as "frank and open," resulting in a voting tally where 12 delegates opposed the GST, five endorsed it, and eight chose to abstain. Bright noted that the high number of abstentions highlighted the delegates' need for further clarification on the matter. The resolution will be presented at the Labour Party's annual policy conference later in the year for further deliberation. In addition to the GST discussion, the conference passed several other resolutions. One prominent decision was to support the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, urging all Labour members of Parliament to back the legislation. Furthermore, Labour Youth expressed endorsement of the Government’s wage-fixing policy while advocating for regular wage adjustments that accurately reflect the actual inflation rates. They called for price and rent controls to avert soaring inflation. Labour Youth also sought to encourage government assistance for individuals looking to establish new businesses, rather than allowing financial resources to primarily support established, traditional businesses. Another significant resolution was the proposal for state funding for all political parties, irrespective of their ideological beliefs. Additionally, they pushed for a "parent-independent" income for students, aimed at alleviating financial pressures on families. This proposal included enhanced support for students facing low incomes or high course fees, reintroduction of the student work scheme, and an expansion of the Student Job Search scheme to facilitate employment opportunities for students.
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