New Green MP Ricardo Menendez March says the work ahead is an extension of the work he's done on the ground
New Green MP Ricardo Menendez March says the work ahead is an extension of the work he's done on the ground
8 December 2020
The former Auckland Action Against Poverty co-ordinator delivered his maiden speech in Parliament this afternoon.
He says he's honoured to have been trusted with the social development portfolio - to follow on the work of previous staunch predeccessors.
March says he's thankful to those in the union movement who have been unapologetic about supporting the unemployed as well as the workers.
He says all of these groups and people understand that addressing climate change requires tackling the extractive practices that drive inequality - and workers rights are intricately linked to climate justice.
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