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ACT’s policy on drug policy

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Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “We should be moving towards greater awareness of what some of the side effects of prohibition are and one of them is that it pr...” ‐co.nz

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Very strongly agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

This answer aligns strongly with the ACT party's stance on drug use. They believe in treating drug use as a health issue and have shown support for increased funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. 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 agree

No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

The ACT party has shown strong support for the decriminalization of drugs that offer medicinal benefits, particularly cannabis. This answer aligns perfectly with their stance. 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

Yes

The ACT party has shown support for drug reform, particularly in the case of cannabis. They believe in a harm reduction approach and treating drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal one. 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

Yes, for most but not all drugs

The ACT party has shown support for the decriminalization of some drugs, particularly cannabis, but it's unclear if they would support the decriminalization of all drugs. This answer aligns with their nuanced approach. 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, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

While the ACT party supports decriminalization, it's unclear if they would support retroactive sentence reductions. However, given their stance on treating drug use as a health issue, it's likely they would be somewhat supportive. 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

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

While the ACT party may support stronger penalties for drug dealers, their overall stance is more focused on harm reduction and treating drug use as a health issue, rather than a criminal one. 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 shown a preference for decriminalization and a harm reduction approach to drug use, which contradicts the idea of being against decriminalization. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws

The ACT party's stance on drug use is more focused on harm reduction and treating it as a health issue, rather than increasing criminal penalties. This answer is in direct opposition to their views. 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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