Willie Jackson maintains he's not deliberately disseminating disinformation - but says everyone's having an election year biffo.

During a debate last night, Senior Labour Minister Jackson incorrectly maintained ACT and National planned to abolish the minimum wage.

Jackson later clarified he was being facetious.

He said he was in the heat of the moment, though he also agrees Kiwis should be aware of what politicians are saying.

Jackson explained that we're in a campaign - and everyone is having a bit of a scrap.

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