Union Calls On Parliament To Declare Debt Emergency
Wednesday, 2 December 2020, 11:44 am
Press Release: New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on MPs to declare a
“Debt Emergency” to recognise New Zealand's largest ever
government deficit and $128 million in weekly
borrowing.
Spokesman, Jordan Williams,
said:“Regardless of the result of today’s ‘Climate
Emergency’ vote, there is something equally as disruptive
to our children and future generations: the national debt,
which is growing by $128 million every week.”
“We
encourage all MPs to visit the official government ‘Debt
Clock’ at debtclock.nz and see the debt rise in real time.
Every cent will need to be paid back by our kids, with
interest.”
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