Menzies Research Centre’s Nick Cater says Abbott Govt should take reform lessons from NZ

“Governments that understand the need for reform must find a way of countering this lazy, reactive style of politics, just as John Key’s government has done in New Zealand.”

In its first two terms the Key administration made an effort to reduce the size of government, enhance the scope for growth and tackle seemingly intractable problems in tax, welfare and government spending. His secret is what some are calling incremental radicalism, an approach that aims for better and more efficient government, rather than one that seeks virtue in the creation of pain. Key’s approach is to get the job done in the least threatening way possible and let results speak for themselves.”

Hat Tip – The Australian