Tag: jobseeker_support
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Labour and Greens Attack ACT's Fiscal Plan as Seymour Denies Disability Cuts
ACT says its plan cuts debt by $12.4 billion with no new taxes, while Labour's Barbara Edmonds warns of $9.5 billion in cuts and 48,000 more people out of work.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesEnergyBusinessFinancial Markets New Zealand Labour PartyBarbara EdmondsNational PartyACT Partyspending cutssuperannuationdisability supportDavid SeymourACT New ZealandFiscal PlanJobseeker SupportCarbon Tax RefundQiulae WongGreen PartyChlöe SwarbrickKiwiSaverdisabled peopleChristopher Luxonpublic service cutsNew Zealand electiongovernment debttax cuts
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National Pledges Random Drug Testing for Jobseekers in Five-Point Welfare Plan
A re-elected National Government would introduce random drug testing for work-ready Jobseekers from next year, alongside lower payments after two years on the benefit and a five-year residency requirement.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesElectionEconomy Louise UpstonNew Zealand National Partywelfare policyJobseeker Supportrandom drug testingbenefit sanctionsNZ National Party
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ActionStation Aotearoa Slams Coalition Government Budget
ActionStation Aotearoa criticizes the Coalition Government's budget for allegedly shifting wealth from low-income families to the wealthy, while cutting public services. They also raised concerns about tax breaks for corporations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesEconomyEmployment and LaborEducation ActionStation AotearoaCoalition Governmentbudgetincome inequalitypublic servicesKassie HartendorpJobseeker Support