Act leader David Seymour expected to blow open privatisation debate [Video]

Act leader David Seymour is today expected to blow open what will likely be a controversial public debate on privatisation. 

The Herald understands Seymour will use his State of the Nation speech in Auckland on Friday to suggest New Zealand needs to move past squeamishness about privatisation and consider whether taxpayers are getting bang for their buck from government services and assets. 

He’s expected to ask whether New Zealanders should consider if the Government is making the best use of its assets. If not, Seymour would suggest selling them. 

Act leader David Seymour will speak in Auckland on Friday. Photo / Mark Mitchell 

The concept of privatisation is understood to be part of a wider theme in Seymour’s speech about tough times requiring tough choices. He also believes the country can’t just wait around for change. 

Any suggestion of privatisation will cause concern in some quarters. 

But Seymour’s expected to …