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11 October 2026

ACT sets out plan to raise retirement age, cut debt, spending and disability benefits

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ACT sets out plan to raise retirement age, cut debt, spending and disability benefits

Party releases its fiscal plan, aiming to make savings by abolishing "demographic" ministries, bringing disability benefits "under control", cutting foreign aid and more.

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