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Election Campaign Update
National pledges random drug testing for Jobseeker recipients amid election tensions.
In brief
National pledges random drug testing for Jobseeker recipients amid election tensions. National Party promises random drug testing for Jobseeker support recipients to boost poll numbers, while New Zealand First leader Winston Peters calls for revisiting conversion therapy bans. Originally reported by RNZ.
National's drug testing pledge
National Party 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”
Winston Peters on conversion therapy
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said the country's ban on conversion therapy should be revisited, adding some abortions could shade into murder or assassination depending on timing.
“some abortions could shade into murder or assassination”
Labour's criticism of National
Labour Party accused National of painting beneficiaries as 'bludgers' in the hope it translates to a bounce in the polls.
“bludgers”
At a glance
National Party promises random drug testing for Jobseeker support recipients to boost poll numbers, while New Zealand First leader Winston Peters calls for revisiting conversion therapy bans.
