RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH (Green): Kia ora, Madam Speaker. As we wrap up this debate on the Taxation (Budget 2021 and Remedial Measures) Bill, I want to acknowledge that throughout the debate the concept of good socialist policy has been thrown around as if it was an insult. What we've seen, though, is an acknowledgment by all sides of the spectrum that people on low incomes are struggling, whether they're in paid employment or otherwise. I think it's a disservice for us to not acknowledge that people outside of paid employment also deserve to live with dignity. And in the nature of this bill, I think the main concern is the response by several members that people outside of paid employment do not deserve liveable incomes. The Green Party believes that everyone has a right to have enough income to thrive, not just to survive. 