DOMESTIC SERVANTS IN COUNTRY
TAX EXEMPTION URGED
“You can carry the remit if you like, but I do not think there is the slightest chance of the Government doing what you want,” said Mr E. A. Cameron (president) at the meeting of the Southland provincial executive of the Farmers’ Union yesterday, when speaking to a remit which urged the executive to take steps to secure exemption from the payment of Social and National Security tax for domestic servants employed on farms. In moving the remit on behalf of the Toetoes branch, Mr C. T. Ruddenklau said that it was very difficult to secure domestic help in the country and the position might be eased if the proposal in the remit were adopted. It would help to make service in the country more attractive.
Mr D. H. O’Brien said he did not think the proposal could be justified. It would mean that a girl employed in the country would be entitled to benefits for which she did not pay.
The remit was carried. Mr Cameron said he thought the executive would consult the Women’s Division before deciding on any action.
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Southland Times, Issue 24425, 3 May 1941, Page 6
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