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National pledges drug testing for Jobseeker recipients as Labour accuses them of using 'bludgers' in polls.
In brief
National pledges drug testing for Jobseeker recipients as Labour accuses them of using 'bludgers' in polls. National plans random drug testing for Jobseeker support recipients while Labour claims they label beneficiaries as 'bludgers' to boost poll numbers. Originally reported by RNZ.
National drug testing pledge
National vowed to introduce random drug testing for Jobseeker support recipients, arguing they should take 'reasonable steps to remain work-ready'.
“reasonable steps to remain work-ready”
Labour's 'bludgers' accusation
Labour accused National of painting beneficiaries as 'bludgers' in the hope it translates to a bounce in the polls.
“bludgers”
Winston Peters on abortion
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said some abortions could shade into 'murder or assassination' depending on timing.
“murder or assassination”
Here's the gist
National plans random drug testing for Jobseeker support recipients while Labour claims they label beneficiaries as 'bludgers' to boost poll numbers.
