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Labour releases fiscal plan amid election campaign
Labour's fiscal plan sparks National's tax criticism during election campaign launch.
In brief
Labour's fiscal plan sparks National's tax criticism during election campaign launch. Labour proposed a $2.5b pay rise for 65,000 care workers over four years while National claimed Labour's policy had an $8.5b hole. Originally reported by RNZ.
Labour fiscal plan
Labour released its long-awaited fiscal plan on Sunday, claiming it would address the cost-of-living crisis through targeted spending.
National's tax criticism
National accused Labour of lying, claiming its policy had an $8.5b hole that would require more borrowing and taxes.
Care workers pay rise
Labour promised a $2.5b pay rise for 65,000 care and support workers over four years, re-implementing pay-equity legislation.
National's blue bus pledge
National launched a blue campaign bus and pledged $1.75b to build South Auckland's Mill Road, which NZ First claimed it first announced in July.
ACT's tax proposal
ACT leader David Seymour promised to remove tax on KiwiSaver earnings to protect wealth creation during the cost-of-living crisis.
Te Pāti Māori list
Te Pāti Māori announced its one-person party list with general secretary Lance Norman as the only extra candidate.
The short version
Labour proposed a $2.5b pay rise for 65,000 care workers over four years while National claimed Labour's policy had an $8.5b hole.
