NEWS: National-ACT agreement announced

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16 November 2008
NEWS: National-ACT agreement announced

John Key with Act Party leader, Rodney Hide National Party Leader John Key today announced the details of the confidence and supply arrangement agreed between the National and ACT parties.

“As previously indicated, ACT has agreed to give the incoming National Government support on confidence and supply,” says Mr Key.

“National and ACT have many areas of common interest and both parties have shared goals, including wanting to see a more prosperous and cohesive country driven by initiative and hard work.

“There is a recognition from both sides that in order to promote strong growth in investment, employment and incomes, stable government and high levels of business confidence are required,” says Mr Key.

Highlights of the agreement include an advisory group to look at ways to meet the goal of closing the income gap with Australia by 2025, mechanisms to examine various approaches in several policy areas, establishment of taskforces to review government spending, and ministerial posts outside Cabinet for ACT Leader Rodney Hide and MP Heather Roy.

Mr Hide will be appointed Minister of Local Government, Minister for Regulatory Reform and Associate Minister of Commerce.

Mrs Roy will be appointed Minister of Consumer Affairs, Associate Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Education.

“ACT has agreed to support the legislation required to implement National’s election promises outlined in the Post-Election Action Plan and the My key commitments to you card,” says Mr Key.

“I welcome ACT’s support to establish a National-led government. We look forward to working in a constructive way to advance the interests of New Zealand, for all New Zealanders.”

Click to download theAgreement in PDF:
http://www.national.org.nz/files/agreements/National-Act_Agreement.pdf

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#1 - Jane Sherard 2008-11-16 13:52 - (Reply)

Acknowledgement goes to the post-election management of negotiations with Maori Party. Agree with baseline intent and ground swell 'get on with it' attitude. Fully agree with Infrastructure Minister establishment and will continue to support the 'insightful' planning of Utilities and Roading infrastructure in our rohe as it moves to Northland

#2 - Grant 2008-11-16 21:59 - (Reply)

I first met John Key during the Post Election Meetings of 2002. I was impressed by John's active listening that earned kudos back then and ultimately built the party that National is today. It is good to see a man with a long game. Well done John on building a long term government!

#3 - Tom Harris said:
2008-11-23 17:47 - (Reply)

I wish to congratulate both Act and National for re-examining the fatally flawed ETS plans of the previous government. The fact that the first item on the proposed terms of reference for such a study is the fundamentals of the science of climate change is something the rest of the world would do well to emulate. There has been more research into the causes of global climate change since 1997 (when the Kyoto Protocol was created) than in all history combined before. To not carefully consider the new discoveries in this exceptionally complex field before imposing carbon dioxide controls would be irresponsible indeed. Good job, New Zealand - many of the world's leading climate scientists will be watching carefully and hope the science of the issue is carefully examined before any discussion about reducing carbon dioxide is initiated. Tom Harris Executive Director International Climate Science Coalition (ICSC) Ottawa, Ontario Canada http:///www.climatescienceinternational.org PS: Here is the part of the Nat/Act agreement to which I am referring (it is the first item on the proposed terms of reference): Appendix 1: Climate Change Select Committee Terms of Reference The Committee shall: • hear competing views on the scientific aspects of climate change from internationally respected sources and assess the quality and impartiality of official advice

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