The Minister told the committee that in dealing with the COVID challenges in his portfolio, there is still a firm focus on the long-term challenges. We heard about the significant reform programme that's been under way, such as the implementation of the 10 days minimum sick leave, work on the Matariki public holiday, Holiday Act reform, and good progress being made through the modern-slavery legislation advisory group to deal with that issue of modern slavery. The Minister also told the committee that introducing a new fair pay agreement system was a top priority in order to deliver a fairer and more productive labour market which encourages collaborative relationships between key stakeholders, such as the employers, the unions, and peak bodies. The Minister noted in that relay that the New Zealand labour market had been largely deregulated for around 30 years, during which New Zealand has seen some of the worst productivity performances in the world. The Minister also noted that sector-wide pay agreements are common in countries with more productive economies.