The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the Prime Minister’s announcement that National will campaign on lifting the Super age, saying it is a sensible step toward getting the books back in order.

Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:

“The Prime Minister has clearly recognised that, with government debt approaching $300 billion by the election, the current path is unsustainable. Lifting the Super age is one of the difficult but necessary decisions needed to protect taxpayers and restore fiscal discipline.”

“But he doesn't need to wait until November. There needs to be this kind of ambition in this month's Budget. For more ideas on how the Government can return to surplus, Ministers should read our A Pathway to Surplus report.”

A Pathway to Surplus is available at https://www.taxpayers.org.nz/a_pathway_to_surplus

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