We have a Government committed to cracking down on road cones, but not to making sure every worker comes home safe, Shane Te Pou writes. Photo / NZH
Opinion by Shane Te Pou
Shane Te Pou (NgÄi TÅ«hoe) is a commentator, blogger and former Labour Party activist.
THE FACTS
- Christopher Luxon emphasised ābalanceā in discussing changes to WorkSafe, while Brooke van Velden highlighted employer āfearā.
- New Zealandās workplace fatality and injury rates are significantly higher than Australia and the UK.
- WorkSafe lost 15% of its staff, with no new funding, shifting focus from enforcement to education.
Two interviews ā both bad in their own unique way.
During his Morning Report interview on changes to Worksafe, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon used the word ābalanceā or ārebalanceā five times in five minutes. The Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety,
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