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The dirty Budget trick Labour and National are using to pay for their promises – Thomas Coughlan
nzherald.co.nz · New Zealand · oceania
A commentary by Thomas Coughlan criticizes Labour and National parties for their alleged use of a questionable budget tactic to fund their promises. This highlights a contentious issue in fiscal policy and political accountability.
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