Greens launch counter-attack to youth wage

By: Lesley Deverall | Latest Political News | Thursday October 18 2012 17:00

The Greens have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission over changes to the youth starting out wage due to begin in April.

Co-leader Metiria Turei says it discriminates on the basis of young workersâ employment status.

She argues it therefore contravenes the Human Rights Act.

Related Subjects

Green Party | Youth wage |

Latest Political News

Meat will be in Chinese mouths 'soon'
There is optimism from the Primary Industries Minister ...
Controversial Colin Craig tweet came from hacker
The Twitter account of Conservative Party leader Colin ...
Mana candidate is Parekura's nephew
A nephew of the late Parekura Horomia is seeking to rep ...
GCSB conflict of interest for Inspector General
Conflict of interest charges are being levelled at the ...
Mana Party candidate for Ikaroa-Rawhiti
The Mana Party has named its candidate for the Ikaroa R ...
More info on Solid Energy troubles
Further details of the previously unknown troubles at S ...
Budgeting services cry out for Govt help
Budgeting services are crying out for more government b ...
Independent inquiry needed into GCSB
An Auckland barrister believes the latest inquiry into ...
Calls for GCSB to come clean
Activists who believe they've been spied on - including ...