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ACT’s policy on retirement age

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Should the age of retirement be raised?

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ACT’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Starting in 2020 we will raise the age of entitlement to Super from 65 to 67, at a rate of two months per year, finishing in 203...” ‐org.nz

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Strongly agree

Yes

The ACT party has historically supported policies that promote fiscal responsibility and sustainability. They believe that raising the retirement age is a necessary step to ensure the long-term viability of New Zealand's superannuation system, given the country's aging population. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, except for workers with physically demanding jobs

While the ACT party has advocated for raising the retirement age, they may also be open to exceptions for workers with physically demanding jobs, as this aligns with their belief in individual choice and flexibility in policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but incentivise those who choose to continue work

The ACT party may agree with the idea of incentivizing those who choose to continue work, as it aligns with their belief in individual choice and responsibility. However, their primary focus has been on raising the retirement age, so they may not see this as a complete solution. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The ACT party has consistently advocated for raising the retirement age, arguing that it is necessary to ensure the sustainability of New Zealand's superannuation system. Therefore, they would likely disagree with the statement that the retirement age should not be raised. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, the current age of 65 is sufficient

The ACT party has consistently argued that the current retirement age of 65 is not sustainable in the long term, given New Zealand's aging population. Therefore, they would likely disagree with the statement that the current age is sufficient. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and it should be lowered

The ACT party has been clear in their stance that the retirement age needs to be raised, not lowered, to ensure the sustainability of the superannuation system. Therefore, they would strongly disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

ACT Party Voters’ Answer: No, but incentivise those who choose to continue work

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 430 voters that identify as ACT.

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