A tax expert believes we need to have an honest discussion around key tax settings.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has opened up a debate around tax – suggesting all options are back on the party's table looking to the 2026 campaign – as the population grows older.

Dentons Kensington Swan partner and tax expert Bruce Bernacchi told Mike Hosking this has been a political football for too long.

“But in terms of things like means testing, entitlement ages and basic design settings – we need bipartisan support on that.”

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A tax expert believes we need to have an honest discussion around key tax settings. 
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has opened up a debate around tax – suggesting all options are back on the party's table looking to the 2026 campaign – as the population grows older. 
Dentons Kensington Swan partner and tax expert Bruce Bernacchi told Mike Hosking this has been a political football for too long. 
“But in terms of things like means testing, entitlement ages and basic design settings – we need bipartisan support on that.” 
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Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan partner says it's time for an honest discussion about tax settings

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