An economist says it will be tough to achieve the numbers set out in Labour's fiscal plan. 

The party says all its election commitments are fully costed - with the country returning to surplus in 2028/29. 

Labour would keep the Budget operating allowance tight at 2.4 billion dollars - and reinstate its pay equity scheme at a cost not yet determined. 

Economist Cameron Bagrie tells Andrew Dickens health seems to be the big winner from the plan - but there are trade-offs in other areas like education. 

An economist says it will be tough to achieve the numbers set out in Labour's fiscal plan.&nbsp;
The party says all its election commitments are fully costed - with the country returning to surplus in 2028/29.&nbsp;
Labour would keep the Budget operating allowance tight at 2.4 billion dollars - and reinstate its pay equity scheme at a cost not yet determined.&nbsp;
Economist Cameron Bagrie tells Andrew Dickens health seems to be the big winner from the plan - but there are trade-offs in other areas like education.&nbsp;

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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Labour's fiscal plan

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