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New Public Service Act w/ Glenn Barclay ; November 20th 2019

New Public Service Act w/ Glenn Barclay ; November 20th 2019

New Public Service Act w/ Glenn Barclay ; November 20th 2019 New Public Service Act w/ Glenn Barclay ; November 20th 2019, 13.09 MB
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

The State Sector Act 1988 is set to be repealed and replaced with the new Public Service Act. On Monday State Services Minister Chris Hipkins announced that current law is now unable to support the operation of modern public services. The new Act will provide public services with more flexibility, allow for greater cooperation between agencies and establish principles for an apolitical service. Supporters of the Bill include the Public Service Association, as Union members throughout the public sector have been contributing feedback on certain issues leading up to its introduction. PSA National Secretary Glenn Barclay emphasized the importance of recognising that public servants should have the same rights as the average citizen. William Boyd spoke with Mr Barclay about the introduction and implications of the new bill. Will started off by asking him what new changes are being presented.