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Should private businesses have the right to ask customers fo…
Yes, if it's a valid health and safety concern.
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Should the government require employees of large businesses …
No, I think businesses should require vaccination when appropriate, but not by government mandate
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Should homeless individuals, that have refused available she…
Yes, but in a dedicated area, not just any public space.
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Should more students be eligible for an allowance?
Yes, but I would prefer a universal basic income or free education
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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfar…
There should be more (i.e. drug-testing), but benefits should also be replaced by universal basic income
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Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
The tax system should be reformed to be more equitable across the board (including taking families into account - e.g. d…
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Should the government increase or decrease the amount of tem…
Increase for those on the skills-shortage list
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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a mean…
Social media would benefit from being regulated (e.g. giving a "confidence rating" for viability), but this shouldn't be…
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Should political parties be required to run a certain percen…
The most qualified candidate should get the position, but this should be balanced with the government reflecting the div…
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Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Yes for some drugs, but all legal drugs should be regulated.
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Should the government ban the use of 1080?
Yes, but only once we have an effective alternative.
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Should the government increase or decrease military spending…
I am satisfied with the current amount of spending for the current military needs (i.e. we aren't currently under threat…
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Should businesses be required to have women on their board o…
Board's should be comprised of the most qualified for the job, however there should be bias-checking as part of the proc…
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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians, and provide treatment for bene…
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Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother&…
Yes, but the time should be increased and the non-birthing parent (e.g. dad) should also get paid parental leave.
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Universal basic income should replace minimum wage
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Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?
Depends on the intention behind the burning.
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Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advic…
No, but the advice should still be based on Evidence Based Practice.
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Should New Zealand abolish Maori parliament seats?
The seats should be there, but everyone should be able to vote on every seat (both Maori and Pākeha).
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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to recei…
This question is very poorly worded. For example, surgery and counselling are both very different types of treatment.