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Media Release – Proposed Policies – 25th November 2011

Proposed Policies – 25/11/2011

Due to recent tightening rules in order to get food grants, more people have had to go to food banks when they cannot afford to feed their families. How is this system fair when the Government cuts back and expects the Charities to pick up the slack?! The policy for . . . → Read More: Media Release – Proposed Policies – 25th November 2011

Media Release – The “Deserving” Myth – 17th November 2011

The Deserving Myth – 17/11/2011

Looking at an article in the Dominion Post (Policy cuts off booze but still lacks punch by TRACY WATKINS from 15th August 2011), I noticed a comment stating:

“john #2 08:03 am Aug 15 2011 I do not have a choice when the state demands my tax contribution so . . . → Read More: Media Release – The “Deserving” Myth – 17th November 2011

Media Release – Policies for the Poor – 8th November 2011

Policies for the Poor – 17/11/2011

“I don’t care if it is an election promise (as long as it happens)” says Rebecca Occleston, speaker for Beneficiary Advisory Service (BAS). “It’s nice to see child poverty actually being an election issue this year. Well done Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and other groups for ensuring . . . → Read More: Media Release – Policies for the Poor – 8th November 2011