Our government is planning to get tough on immigration, with proposals for a two-tiered system where so-called wealthier people will be favoured. National hopes to stop unskilled migrants and adult dependent children entering the country.
The Templar applauds the government for making these moves. The last thing New Zealand needs is an already bloated welfare system opening its arms to more unskilled workers who are unlikely to initially, if ever, find employment. This country is already breaking its back to support its own beneficiaries, without needing to open its arms to another country’s too.
The government has also said that migrants with poor English will be required to make payments ahead of time for language lessons. This is a fantastic idea! While they’re at it they should look an installing a citizenship or immigration test like the one Australia has. While we can applaud the diversity of culture in NZ, preserving our own culture is what matters. If we can make immigrants learn English and become familiar with Kiwi culture before, or soon after arrival, their own cultures will be able to flourish as part of a wider Kiwi one. This is beneficial to those immigrants too, as it helps them to assimilate into society and limits any chance of ethnic tension.
By first processing immigrants arriving with large funds, or those being sponsored by higher-income families, this government is seeking to grow our economy. If we can encourage wealthy immigrants to come and invest their money in Kiwi businesses, and the Kiwi economy, then we should definitely do so. Giving preference to these individuals will mean they are processed quicker and can start investing in and growing this economy. The Templar congratulates the policy nerd who thought that one up. Kudos.
Yet I see Labour is whining that the rules create the impression that only those with money are welcome. Nice try. If you look past Labour’s scaremongering, what you will find is a sound policy that ensures all New Zealanders are not forced to support people just off the boat. Those immigrants don’t want to be dependants either, they are here for a better life and want to contribute.
It’s in their interest to know that if they are admitted to this country, they will find skilled employment and prosperity. The last thing they or we want is for them to struggle because they never should have been allowed in to begin with. That’s just good business sense, something those lefties will never have.
– The Tory Templar
The Tory Templar | Issue 4
On Immigration
