Labour Party finance spokesperson David Cunliffe says the Government must make its economic strategy clear following its rejection of some of the Treasury's advice.
In a briefing paper to the new Minister of Finance, Bill English, the Treasury recommends cutting the top personal income tax rate to 30 cents, matched by rises in GST and the introduction of a capital gains tax.
While some issues outlined are important, Mr English says the Government will not adopt all of the recommendations.
Mr Cunliffe says the briefing clearly shows the Labour-led Government left New Zealand in good shape to deal with the current economic downturn.
