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ACT’s policy on skilled immigrants

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

  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

ACT’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

This statement aligns well with the ACT party's pro-business and economic growth stance. They believe in the benefits of a competitive market, which includes hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost. 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

Increase

The ACT party has traditionally supported policies that promote economic growth and business interests. They believe that high-skilled immigrant workers can contribute significantly to the New Zealand economy. However, they also emphasize the importance of ensuring that immigration policies are not exploited, hence the score is not a full 5. 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.

Slightly agree

I am satisfied with the current amount

While the ACT party might be satisfied with the current amount of temporary work visas, they are more likely to advocate for an increase if it would benefit the economy and businesses. Therefore, they would somewhat agree with maintaining the current amount, but would prefer an increase. 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

Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

The ACT party would likely disagree with this statement as it implies that businesses are exploiting the visa program, which goes against their pro-business stance. However, they do believe in fair practices and would not support exploitation, hence the score is not a full -5. 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

Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

The ACT party generally supports free market principles and would likely disagree with the government providing more incentives to prepare citizens for jobs. They believe in individual responsibility and that the market should dictate job preparation and availability. 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

Decrease

The ACT party is generally in favor of policies that promote economic growth and competitiveness, which often includes attracting high-skilled immigrant workers. They would likely disagree with a decrease in the number of temporary work visas for these workers. 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: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 575 voters that identify as ACT.

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