Ten years ago Wales passed the Well-being of Future Generations Act. A unique piece of legislation that requires public bodies to consider the long-term impact of their decisions.
Now a lobby group in New Zealand is working to get a similar piece of law created here.
The Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa released a discussion document last month, and hopes to spark nation-wide conversation about improving long-term decision-making in government.
It is backed by former Prime Ministers Sir Geoffrey Palmer and Jim Bolger, with cross-party attendance at the launch event recently hosted at parliament.
In Wales the Act established the role of a Future Generations Commissioner, whose role includes assisting public departments in their policy-making, and also assessing to what extent the objectives of the Act are being met.
Jacob Ellis is the Director for External Relations and Culture at the Office for the Commissioner in Wales.
Photo: Supplied by Jacob Ellis
