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Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes.
In brief
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes. Greens accuse ACT of targeting wealthy households with fiscal plan, while Labour and others question its feasibility. Originally reported by RNZ.
ACT fiscal plan unveiled
ACT revealed its fiscal plan promising to cut debt and spending, raise superannuation age by three months yearly, and cut disability benefits by $653 million.
“welfare for the wealthiest”
Greens label plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest'
The Greens called ACT's fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest', while Labour accused it of 'punching down'.
“welfare for the wealthiest”
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What it means
Greens accuse ACT of targeting wealthy households with fiscal plan, while Labour and others question its feasibility.
