Grant Robertson's reflected on his Government's record on student poverty, after a confrontation at a Wellington university today.

After Robertson cast his vote at Victoria University, a student initiated a testy exchange, asking about Labour's rejection of a universal student allowance.

ZB political editor Jason Walls says Grant Robertson's defence was fair, as Labour removed first-year fees during their term.

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Grant Robertson's reflected on his Government's record on student poverty, after a confrontation at a Wellington university today.
After Robertson cast his vote at Victoria University, a student initiated a testy exchange, asking about Labour's rejection of a universal student allowance.
ZB political editor Jason Walls says Grant Robertson's defence was fair, as Labour removed first-year fees during their term.
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