9 August 2021
Breaking the cycle
The Government has asked the Productivity Commission to prepare the Terms of Reference for a new inquiry into the drivers of persistent disadvantage within people’s lifetimes and across generations.
There are three main purposes to this inquiry:
- creating a clear, coherent and accessible summary of the trends in economic inclusion and social mobility in New Zealand, including the links between reducing persistent disadvantage and higher productivity, economic performance and wellbeing;
- undertaking significant research to generate new insights about people facing persistent disadvantage in New Zealand; and
- assessing what works and developing policy recommendations for breaking the cycle of that disadvantage.
The Commission is seeking public input to assist with developing the Terms of Reference and to help focus the enquiry.
Make sure you have your say on effective ways to mitigate and eventually break the cycle of long-term disadvantage to help ensure that all Kiwis get a fair chance in life.
You can read more and make your submission here - the closing date is the 27th August 2021.