# Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'

> Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes.
- Title: Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the…
- Summary: Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes. Greens accuse ACT of targeting wealthy households with fiscal plan, while…
- Keywords: act, greens, fiscal plan, welfare, wealthy, election 2026, youth jobs policy, national, labour, new zealand first, dame jacinda ardern, politics
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1835030/election-live-exactly-what-we-need-youth-worker-praises-greens-policy-about-getting-young-people-into-work
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-11T04:35:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: act, greens, fiscal plan, welfare, wealthy, election 2026, youth jobs policy, national, labour, new zealand first, dame jacinda ardern, politics
## 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
## Opportunity questions ACT's carbon tax refund
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## Greens launch youth jobs policy
Greens guarantee jobs for every young New Zealander aged 16 to 24 out of work for six months or more.
## National mandates Year 11 completion
National requires students to complete Year 11 to ensure full compulsory science, English, and maths education.
## Labour reinstates school lunch program
Labour confirms school lunches for 244,400 students starting in 2028 at $5 per meal.
## New Zealand First proposes visa changes
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## Dame Jacinda Ardern seeks Labour donations
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern emailed Labour supporters urging donations after re-entering politics.
## Key takeaway

Greens accuse ACT of targeting wealthy households with fiscal plan, while Labour and others question its feasibility.