The Government says National is oversimplifying complex issues, with its new plan to tackle youth unemployment.

National has unveiled a policy to get under 25s off the Jobseeker benefit and into employment.

It includes incentives for people to take up jobs -- and sanctions such as money management or benefit reductions for those who don't take part.

Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni told Kate Hawkesby the Government's policies are working, and National's policy won't.

She says National is trying to demonise young people as if they don't want to work, when the vast majority do and just need some support.

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The Government says National is oversimplifying complex issues, with its new plan to tackle youth unemployment.
National has unveiled a policy to get under 25s off the Jobseeker benefit and into employment. It includes incentives for people to take up jobs -- and sanctions such as money management or benefit reductions for those who don't take part.
Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni told Kate Hawkesby the Government's policies are working, and National's policy won't.
She says National is trying to demonise young people as if they don't want to work, when the vast majority do and just need some support.
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