Taxpayers' Union Welcomes Judith Collins' Plan To Scrap Diversity Mandates In Public Service
Every New Zealander deserves to know that public servants are hired based on who is best for the job, not on ticking diversity boxes, Taxpayers' Union spokesman James Ross said.
The Taxpayers' Union is today celebrating a significant policy victory following Public Service Minister Judith Collins' announcement that she intends to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements from the Public Service Act. Appointments would be made on the basis of merit, not identity, bringing the focus back to competence and capability.
Taxpayers' Union spokesman James Ross said:
'This is a massive step forward for fairness and efficiency in our public sector. Judith Collins' decision to strip DEI mandates from legislation is a direct win for taxpayers and a return to common sense. Every New Zealander deserves to know that public servants are hired based on who is best for the job, not on ticking diversity boxes.'
'This is the sort of leadership and clarity we need. We look forward to seeing these reforms passed and implemented.'
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