‘Economic Looney-Tunes’ from the Greens’ Alternative Budget

The Taxpayers’ Union has called out the barrage of new taxes proposed in the Green Party’s alternative Budget presented today.

A Spokesman for the Taxpayers’ Union, James Ross, said:

“Even Marx would be blushing at this manifesto.”

“Taxes for dying, taxes on entrepreneurship, taxes for savings, even higher taxes on nurses’ income. Controlling more of the economy and borrowing us into bankruptcy - exactly the opposite of what New Zealand needs.”

“We’re already spiralling down the debt sinkhole at record pace. If the Greens had their way, they’d tax and borrow the country into oblivion - and they’re entirely okay with it.”

“What does need to happen is better spending and lower taxation to improve our economy - that’s the only way we’re going to improve this country.”

“Nothing is ‘free’, so when you see the Greens throw that word around so effortlessly, be very concerned. The money needs to come from somewhere, and its either borrowed, or directly off the backs of hardworking Kiwis.”

“At the end of the day, these are not serious people. The Greens are hoping to fool the economically unaware that they have a solution, when really, they only have more taxes, more debt, and more misery.”