minimum pay background papers 2005

These papers relate to the minimum wage review for 2005. The papers are being converted into html and are provided here in pdf format in the interim. If you are unable to access pdf documents please email the Department of Labour with your postal address and the name of the report you require and we will post you a copy of the document or provide it in a more accessible electronic format.

Minimum Wage Review 2005: results

This paper presents the results of the 2005 minimum wage review and indicates a path towards achieving the government’s aspirational goal of $12 per hour (adult rate), if economic conditions permit. Results [pdf 71 pages, 216KB] http://www/ers.dol.govt.nz/pay/pdfs/cabinet-business-committee-results.pdf

Minimum Wage Review 2005: officials' report

This report from the Department of Labour reviews the Minimum Wage for 2005 and seeks advice on the options(s) for minimum wage rates from the Minister of Labour to be submitted to Cabinet Business Committee on Wednesday 14 December 2005. Officials’ report [pdf 59 pages, 432KB] http://www/ers.dol.govt.nz/pay/pdfs/officials-report.pdf

Cabinet Business Committee Minute of Decision CBC Min(05)19/13 : Minimum Wage Review 2005

This document provides details of the decisions made by the Cabinet business Committee on the review of the minimum wage. Cabinet Business Committee Minute [pdf 4 pages, 270KB] http://www/ers.dol.govt.nz/pay/pdfs/cabinet-business-committee-minute.pdf

Cabinet Business Committee CBC (05)357 : Minimum Wage Review 2005

This document provides details of the decisions made by the Cabinet business Committee on the review of the minimum wage. Cabinet Business Committee [pdf 7 pages, 255KB] http://www/ers.dol.govt.nz/pay/pdfs/cabinet-business-committee-minute2.pdf

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