EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 4 MIN
ACT pledges minimum wage freeze, reduce youth training rate
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The ACT party wants to freeze the minimum wage for three years - and slash the training wage for under-20 year olds to about $14 - touting it as a win for struggling small businesses, and youngsters struggling to find work. Its policy was announced as political leaders spent the day selling their parties to the business worlds as they get set to step on the election campaign trail. Political reporter Lauren Crimp has more.
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