Q+A with Jack Tame Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 30 2025
Nov 29, 2025
Barbara Edmonds, Labour Party finance spokesperson and former Minister, dives into Labour's economic strategies, discussing capital gains tax proposals and fiscal plans that aim to balance the budget while investing in free primary care. Sam Roggeveen, Programme Director at the Lowy Institute, offers insightful analysis on the implications of China's rise, advocating for a defensive strategy through the 'Echidna Strategy' to safeguard regional stability. The conversation bridges pressing economic and defence issues shaping the future.
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Economy Is Personal, Not Just Numbers
- Barbara Edmonds links macroeconomic indicators to individual experiences, stressing people feel economics personally.
- She frames Labour's fiscal choices as balancing revenue measures and spending priorities for social outcomes.
Use CGT To Fund Free GP Visits
- Labour will commit future capital gains tax revenue to free GP visits to boost primary care and prevention.
- Edmonds argues early GP access reduces emergency and tertiary costs, improving long-term health outcomes.
Savings To Tackle Structural Deficits
- Edmonds presents national savings (Future Fund, KiwiSaver tweaks) as a third way to address structural deficits.
- She emphasises long-term capital access and productivity over immediate spending cuts alone.
