New Zealand’s welfare system has become a hot-button political issue. 
 
Politicians on all sides of the aisle have expressed their opinions on how much support the Government should give those out of work. 
 
While National has warned the free ride for young jobseekers is over, Labour has warned that more sanctions won’t guide beneficiaries into work. 

So where does the truth lie? And what does a good welfare system actually look like?   

Today, Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen joins Damien to discuss how much money the Government should be willing to give to those hunting for work.

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