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National Liberalism platform and policies

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

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Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

NL>NL  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies


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Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

NL>NL  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

NL>NL  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

NL>NL  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should New Zealand maintain a presence at the United Nations?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

NL>NL  ChatGPTIncrease

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

NL>NL  ChatGPTHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in New Zealand, have the right to vote?

NL>NL  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should New Zealand increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

NL>NL  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should New Zealand increase or decrease military spending?

NL>NL  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the flag of New Zealand?

NL>NL  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag