Scrooge or spender? Labour's fiscal plan explained
Editor's Insight: Taxpayers' Union says Labour could be returning to the spending freeze days of Sir Roger Douglas.
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The smoke and mirrors of government accounting have become clearer since Finance Minister Steven Joyce raised the question of a $11.7 billion “hole” in Labour’s fiscal plan for the next five years.
Mr Joyce alleges Labour has failed to treat the annual “operating allowance” – essentially
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Scrooge or spender? Labour's fiscal plan explained
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