About this episode

The episode features oral questions directed to various ministers regarding government policies and issues.

Questions to Ministers MIKE DAVIDSON to the Minister of Local Government: Has he received any advice that shows that the rates cap will result in no savings for some households? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Revenue: Is the Government considering a capital gains tax on properties used for both residential and business purposes? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Revenue: Is the Government considering introducing an inheritance or gift tax? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Does he stand by his statement that "it's absolutely paramount for this Government that we protect settlements that have been entered into in good faith"; if not, why? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What are the terms of reference, if any, of the review of the wrongful benefit suspensions, and will the review consider compensation? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent progress has she seen on tourism in New Zealand? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by…

Topics covered

• Local Government
• Taxation
• Social Development
• Tourism
• Health System
• Business

Keywords

• Oral Questions
• Local Government
• Capital Gains Tax
• Social Development
• Tourism Progress
• Health System
• Inheritance Tax

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Government, Minister of Local Government, Minister of Revenue, Minister for Social Development and Employment, Minister responsible for RMA Reform, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Minister of Health, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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