Common goods need to be accountably managed by the community that depends on them. PB 451 Property laws should permit neither states nor individuals to treat their property in whatever way the choose. Instead they should aim to ensure that all people, where they wish it, have their needs met through access to the land and its resources, while maintaining its quality for future generations. Property laws should therefore impose duties on owners as well as granting rights. The Green Party recognises that work plays a central part in a healthy and balanced life.
People have a natural desire to make a contribution to the common good.
Labour-saving devices may be valuable in some circumstances, but not all. We believe that access to creative, rewarding work is a fundamental human right. We also oppose the view that hard work is to be praised for its own sake. A healthy life is a balanced one, including time for both work and leisure. The quality of work is as important as the quantity.