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ACT’s policy on environmental regulation

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Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  Public statementsNo

ACT’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “We believe that free markets, far from being incompatible with good environmental custodianship, are essential to it.” ‐org.nz

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Very strongly agree

No, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

The ACT party has consistently argued that the current government is over-regulating businesses, including in the area of environmental regulations. They believe that this over-regulation is harmful to businesses and 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

The ACT party has historically opposed increased government regulation on businesses, including environmental regulations. They believe that the free market and innovation, rather than government intervention, are the best ways to address environmental issues. 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, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

The ACT party supports the use of incentives to encourage businesses to adopt more environmentally friendly practices. They believe that this approach is more effective and less harmful to businesses than increased regulation. 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, just enforce existing regulations

The ACT party believes in enforcing existing regulations rather than creating new ones. However, their emphasis is more on reducing regulation overall, rather than enforcing existing regulations. 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 provide more incentives for alternative energy production

While the ACT party supports incentives for alternative energy production, they do not support increased environmental regulations on businesses. They believe that such regulations are harmful to businesses and 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.

Disagree

No, and I believe global warming is a natural occurrence

While the ACT party opposes increased environmental regulations, they do not deny the science of climate change. They believe in a balanced approach to environmental policy that does not harm businesses. 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 less government regulation. They believe that businesses should have the freedom to operate without excessive government interference, including in the area of environmental regulations. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,064 voters that identify as ACT.

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