Opportunity Party’s tax plan could cut public service jobs, Qiulae Wong warns
The Opportunity Party leader says the party's tax plan could result in job losses in the public service and reduced funding for Oranga Tamariki.
The Opportunity Party's tax plan could lead to public service job losses and less money for Oranga Tamariki, according to party leader Qiulae Wong. Wong suggested that simplifying the tax system could eliminate roles that would no longer be needed. The comments come as part of the party's pitch to voters ahead of the 2026 election.
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Election 2026: The Opportunity Party’s tax plan could lead to public service job losses, less money for Oranga Tamariki, leader Qiulae Wong says
'If we simplify that, that’s a lot of jobs that no longer need to exist.'