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This week, we put pen to paper on the long-awaited India Free Trade Agreement, additional diesel stocks make their way to our shores as oil prices soar and a rise in job numbers … but will it last? 

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 This week,&nbsp;we put pen to paper on the long-awaited India Free Trade Agreement, additional diesel stocks make their way to our shores as oil prices soar and a rise in job numbers &hellip; but will it last?

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The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 01 May

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is standing by the decision to wait until after the Budget to announce the party's election policies.  

The party has come under fire from the Coalition for its lack of policies so far.  

Labour's has revealed plans for a Capital Gains Tax, a Future Fund, and a plan to boost the video game sector rebate from 20% to 25%.  

It's promised three free doctors visits a year, a change to GP funding, as well as a Family Doctor Loan Scheme.  

Hipkins told Kerre Woodham he doesn't want to make promises that can't be kept, and waiting till the Government sets out the finances is the responsible thing to do. 

He’s also signalled he’s open to discussions around potentially means-testing Superannuation.  

The party is calling for the Super age to remain at 65, but at the same time, government briefings suggest keeping it the same would result in more spending.  

Hipkins told Woodham he doesn't back full means-testing, but there are questions about whether someone working full-time on a six-figure salary should get the pension. 

He says a conversation would have to be held in a constructive, bipartisan way. 

LISTEN ABOVE  

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is standing by the decision to wait until after the Budget to announce the party's election policies. &nbsp;
The party has come under fire from the Coalition for its lack of policies so far. &nbsp;
Labour's has revealed plans for a Capital Gains Tax, a Future Fund, and a plan to boost the video game sector rebate from 20% to 25%. &nbsp;
It's promised three free doctors visits a year, a change to GP funding, as well as a Family Doctor Loan Scheme. &nbsp;
Hipkins told Kerre Woodham he doesn't want to make promises that can't be kept, and waiting till the Government sets out the finances is the responsible thing to do.&nbsp;
He&rsquo;s also signalled he&rsquo;s open to discussions around potentially means-testing Superannuation. &nbsp;
The party is calling for the Super age to remain at 65, but at the same time, government briefings suggest keeping it the same would result in more spending. &nbsp;
Hipkins told Woodham he doesn't back full means-testing, but there are questions about whether someone working full-time on a six-figure salary should get the pension.&nbsp;
He says a conversation would have to be held in a constructive, bipartisan way.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses election policy, Superannuation, India FTA

G.J Gardner Managing Director Olly Sundstrum joins the show

G.J Gardner Managing Director Olly Sundstrum joins the show

Impact of fuel crisis on construction not as dire as it seems

Schneider Electric chief executive Ollie Hill discusses what's holding some businesses back in investing in cleaner energy

Schneider Electric chief executive Ollie Hill discusses what's holding some businesses back in investing in cleaner energy

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 01 May

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