The Trans Tasman Pol Pod Episode 43

The latest Ipsos Issues Monitor Survey is more bad news for National and the coalition, with ranking of the Government's performance hitting another new low, and the latest Talbot Mills/Anacta Poll shows the Labour Party rising to 38% and likely holding the balance of power, if the results were reflected at an election. Labour says it will will repeal the Government's Regulatory Standards Bill in its first 100 days in office. The Bill waltzed through its 3rd reading, despite massive opposition at the Select Committee stage, once again making a mockery of “consultation.” This week we're joined by Labour's Health spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall. Labour has made some significant health announcements recently, going under the radar for the most part, while the Government has re-announced its portable hospital ward policy. Verrall knows there is still much work to do in health.