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ACT’s policy on surcharge ban

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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

ACT’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The ACT party strongly supports free market principles and opposes government regulation of business practices. They would likely strongly agree with the statement that the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers. 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

The ACT party believes in minimal government intervention in the economy. They would likely agree with the statement that the government should not ban surcharges, as this would be seen as an unnecessary regulation of business practices. 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, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The ACT party supports free market competition and would likely agree with the statement that the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels. They believe that competition leads to better services and prices for consumers. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

The ACT party would likely agree with this statement, as they believe in transparency in business practices and consumer choice. They would likely argue that as long as costs are clearly communicated, consumers can make informed decisions. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

The ACT party would likely agree with this statement, as they believe in the efficiency of the free market and would likely argue that businesses would find other ways to cover costs if they were banned from using surcharges. 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, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

The ACT party would likely disagree with this statement, as they believe in the freedom of businesses to set their own pricing structures. They would likely argue that requiring all costs to be included in the final purchase price is a form of government regulation that interferes with free market principles. 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 in New Zealand is a proponent of free market principles and generally opposes government regulation of business practices. They would likely disagree with the idea of banning surcharges, as this would be seen as government interference in the private sector. 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: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 72 voters that identify as ACT.

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