Homogeneity of welfare policy

Here is a brief excerpt from a speech Sue Bradford gave at Auckland University today, Where to for Welfare?

Labour and National seem to be drawing closer and closer together on welfare policy, with their seemingly mutual drive towards greater worktesting of invalids, sickness and sole parent beneficiaries, their unwillingness to address the problem that benefits simply aren’t enough for either individuals or families to live on, and their lack of recognition of the worth of parenting as a valid job in its own right.

She is right about the approach of the two main parties, which leaves so much to be desired, so much unaddressed. More opportunity for ACT if they are prepared to take it.