It is a freebies budget - Tikoduadua

National Federation Party President Pio Tikoduadua says they do not think that the freebies announced in the 2022/2023 National Budget will change the mindset of the people of Fiji.

Speaking after the announcement of the 2022/2023 National Budget, Tikoduadua says people understand what the reality is on the ground but they will go back and really scrutinize the budget.

Tikoduadua says the budget has a lot of freebies.

He adds a lot of people are still suffering from COVID-19 and now with the high cost of living, he questions the Government as to how the assistance will be rolled out.

The NFP President says time will tell if this budget will assist vulnerable Fijians.