Try the political quiz

Candidates  ›  Policies  ›  Economic

David Seymour’s policy on minimum wage

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average New Zealander voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  Party’s support baseNo

David Seymour’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

ACT Party Answer: No, and eliminate all wage standards

Importance: More Important

Reference: “You cannot legislate higher wages but you can legislate people, low skilled young people especially, out of the best training th...” ‐reddit.com

ChatGPT Party Research

Strongly agree

No

The ACT party has consistently opposed increases to the minimum wage, arguing that it can lead to job losses and negatively impact small businesses. They believe that wages should be set by the market, not the government. 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 agree

No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

The ACT party has argued that raising the minimum wage can lead to higher prices for consumers, as businesses pass on the increased labor costs. They believe this can create a cycle of inflation and wage increases that harms the economy. 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 agree

No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

This aligns with the ACT party's belief that minimum wage jobs are often entry-level positions meant to provide experience and skills, rather than support a family. They argue that raising the minimum wage can discourage businesses from hiring inexperienced workers. 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, and eliminate all wage standards

While the ACT party supports free market principles, they have not advocated for the complete elimination of all wage standards. However, they do believe in reducing government intervention in wage setting. 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.

Slightly agree

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

While the ACT party has not specifically advocated for age-based minimum wages, they do support more flexibility in wage setting, which could potentially include age-based variations. 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.

Disagree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

The ACT party has generally opposed automatic increases to the minimum wage, such as those tied to inflation. They believe that wage increases should be based on productivity and market conditions, not government mandates. 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

Yes

The ACT party generally supports free market principles and believes that businesses should have the freedom to set wages based on market conditions. They have historically opposed increases to the minimum wage. 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

Yes, and make it a living wage

The ACT party strongly disagrees with the idea of a government-mandated living wage. They believe that wages should be set by the market, based on productivity and market conditions, not by government mandates. 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.

Personal answer

This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Public statements

We are currently researching campaign speeches and public statements from this candidate about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

Candidate’s support base

Not enough data to provide a reliable answer yet.

Updated 4 days ago

Party’s support base

ACT Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 638 voters that identify as ACT.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here