Little Policy Detail Demonstrates Need for Independent Costing Unit

31st January

The Taxpayers’ Union says that today’s promise by Andrew Little for 3 years free post-school education shows the need for an independent policy costing unit, similar to the one proposed by the Green Party last week. Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director, Jordan Williams, says:

“We have real doubts about Mr Little’s claim that the policy would cost $1.2 billion per year. It demonstrates why the voting public need an independent agency to cost these sorts of political promises.”

“It appears that Mr Little’s figures haven’t factored in the inevitable growth of education providers this policy would cause. The moment something becomes free, the actual worth of the courses becomes less of a factor. Providers will bend over backward to get new people through the doors.”

“Our first impression is that this is a poorly targeted bribe – the public should at least have access to credible figures on how much it will cost.”

ENDS

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