Welcome Mr Joyce

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Wed Jan 27 2010 13:00:00 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)

Welcome Mr Joyce

Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 1:49 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Young Nationals

New Zealand Young Nats
26 January 2010 Media Statement

Welcome Mr Joyce

Young Nats welcome today’s announcement of the appointment of Hon Steven Joyce as the new Tertiary Education Minister.

“This year is going to be a particularly important year for all tertiary students as Parliament will be discussing the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill,” says Daniel Fielding, Young Nats President.

“The Young Nats are committed to supporting the Bill, currently tertiary students remain the only group in society still forced to join a union. Students don't have a choice - they're compelled to be a 'card carrying' union member”.

“This Bill will ensure a system of voluntary student union membership where it is an opt-in choice, not an opt-out alternative.”

"We call on the Minister to show his support for the Bill."

Young Nats would also like to thank Hon Anna Tolley for her contribution as Tertiary Education Minister.

ENDS

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