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Listen to The Country online: Economist Cameron Bagrie on Labour’s capital gain tax

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Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Alex Burton

Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Alex Burton

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with economist Cameron Bagrie to get his thoughts on the Labour Party’s capital gains tax.

He also talks to former Federated Farmers president Katie Milne and Labour’s trade spokesman Damien O’Connor to find out what they think.

On with the show:

Mark Mitchell:

The Minister for Emergency Management updates on the devastation in the Deep South and says he is disappointed by some criticism of the Government’s response.

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Katie Milne:

The first female president of Federated Farmers, and a good West Coaster, shares her thoughts on the country’s weather woes.

Plus, what does she think of Labour’s proposed capital gains tax?

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Cameron Bagrie:

One of the country’s leading economists discusses Labour’s new capital gains tax policy, the OCR and our exchange rate.

Damien O’Connor:

The gloves come off as we debate a capital gains tax with Labour’s trade spokesman.

Phil Duncan:

Monday’s resident weather expert on a Tuesday with some much-needed good news for farmers.

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