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ACC premiums are on the way down again, almost a year after the Government introduced legislation to remove private insurers from work place accident insurance.

Finance Minister Michael Cullen said the Cabinet had approved the appointments today.

The tax system needs to be better attuned to New Zealand's needs in a changing world economy, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen said today.

DR MICHAEL CULLEN SPEECH TO THE ANNUAL NATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE, WAIRAKEI RESORT HOTEL, TAUPO

"Either Mr English has completely failed to understand how the proposed New Zealand Superannuation Fund will work or he is being mischievous," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

“Off the Map in a Global Economy”

Revenue and Accident Insurance Minister Michael Cullen has instructed ACC and IRD to work out the level of appropriate compensation to be paid to an Auckland couple - after an ACC dispute that dragged on for 14 years.

"The proposal in the discussion paper the Government is releasing today would make all research expenditure and most development expenditure immediately eligible for tax deduction," Revenue Minister Michael Cullen says.

Minister for Accident Insurance Michael Cullen is calling for common sense to prevail in the wake of the Northland rescue helicopter incident involving a three year old burns victim.

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning. I want to give a broad review of where we are at in terms of the economy and then spend some time answering your questions if you have any

Act's decision to support the New Zealand Superannuation Bill to select committee was welcomed today by Finance Minister Michael Cullen.

Finance and Revenue Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed Paul Swain's appointment as associate Finance Minister and associate Revenue Minister.

I want to do two things: give a broad review of where we are at in terms of the economy and then, more specifically, say a few things about superannuation.

"The latest ANZ job ads data, showing ad volumes increased in October for the seventh consecutive month, are yet more evidence that the economy is now firmly in recovery mode," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

Speech by Finance Minister Michael Cullen to the Society of Actuaries
Thank you for the opportunity to talk to an influential audience on an issue close to my heart. I am referring, of course, to the Government's plan to partially prefund New Zealand Superannuation.

You have asked me to provide an overview of the state of the economy, which is probably the toughest task that anyone could be assigned at this point in time. The economy is in an incredibly complicated state, as evidenced by the massive differences in the forecasts of the different economic agencies.

You have asked me to provide an overview of the state of the economy, which is probably the toughest task that anyone could be assigned at this point in time.

DR MICHAEL CULLEN SPEECH TO BRITISH/NEW ZEALAND TRADE COUNCIL - STAMFORD PLAZA HOTEL, AUCKLAND

"The National Bank survey showing a decline in confidence last month is to be expected given recent exchange rate and petrol price volatility," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

National ACC spokesperson Gerry Brownlee has got his facts wrong about the new lump sum compensation scheme introduced as part of the Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Bill today said Accident Insurance Minister Dr Michael Cullen.

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the latest IMF report on New Zealand.

Hon Dr Michael
Cullen
Minister of Revenue

Media
Statement
24 October 2000

Could I begin by saying how much I appreciate everyone being here today. I think it is a sign of the enormous amount of goodwill that exists amongst practical people of varying views in New Zealand that we get together to talk through both where we want to go as a country, and how to get there.

"All research expenditure and most development expenditure will be available for an immediate tax deduction under changes now being considered by the Government," Finance and Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today.