National Adopts Labour's Policies
Friday, 26 November 2004, 9:26 am
Press Release: ACT New Zealand
National Adopts Labour's Policies
ACT Leader
Rodney Hide tonight said the National Party is wrong to
stick with the Cullen Super Fund and not drop taxes
immediately upon taking office.
Mr Hide's comments
follow media speculation tonight that Dr Brash is set to
announce his party's intention to retain the superannuation
fund.
"This is a big u-turn for National. It's one that
ACT doesn't support. It's better to have Kiwis saving
their own money than relying on government to do it for
them.
"Hardworking families are being squeezed. They
need tax cuts now.
"National agrees with Helen Clark's
top tax rate of 39 cents, Jim Anderton's 30 cent
corporate tax rate, and now Cullen's dopey super fund.
Voting ACT is the only way New Zealanders are going to keep
more of their own money," said Mr Hide.
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