No lolly scramble in the budget but sweeteners a-plenty
The normally unflappable Mr Joyce appeared slightly shocked anyone would think the budget is concerned with what he calls "a certain event in late September."
Rob Hosking Thu, 25 May 2017
Did someone say general election?
Oh, that old thing.
Finance Minister Steven Joyce looked almost innocent when asked if the changes announced in Budget 2017 constitute “an election bribe.”
“Well, no,” he responded. “Not at all.”
The normally unflappable Mr Joyce seemed almost shocked
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