Mental Health Foundation Opposes ACT Party's Proposed Disability Benefit Cuts
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What happened
The Mental Health Foundation rejected the ACT Party's pre-election proposal to reduce disability benefits by more than half-a-billion dollars. ACT states that if re-elected on November 7, the party would cut benefits by $12 million in the first year, rising to $286 million in subsequent years, according to.
From odt.co.nz
Why it matters
The rejection of the proposal challenges the ACT Party's fiscal plan, which aims to return the country to 2017-per-capita spending by slashing ministries and benefits. The ACT Party's plan also requires independent medical certification for health and disability benefits,.
From odt.co.nz
Who's involved
- Mental Health FoundationNonprofit organization that opposes the ACT Party's policy proposals regarding disability benefits.
- David SeymourACT Party candidate who proposed the plan to cut disability benefits.
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The entities involved
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Mental Health Foundation
nonprofit organization in Auckland, New Zealand
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David Seymour
ACT Party candidate in the 2020 New Zealand general election