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National Party’s policy on universal basic income

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Do you support a universal basic income program?

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National Party’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “In that debate I commented on the idea of universal basic income, or as I said in Parliament the universal benefit idea, or univ...” ‐org.nz

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Very strongly agree

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

The National Party would likely strongly agree with this statement. They believe in the importance of work and self-reliance, and may see a universal basic income as discouraging these values. They also believe in economic growth and may see a universal basic income as potentially harmful to this. 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 National Party has not advocated for a universal basic income program. They believe in a targeted welfare system that provides support to those who need it most, rather than a universal system that provides the same support to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. 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 National Party of New Zealand has traditionally been a center-right party that supports free market policies and limited government intervention. They have not shown support for a universal basic income program, as it goes against their principles of individual responsibility and self-reliance. 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

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

The National Party would strongly disagree with this statement. They believe in a welfare system that is targeted to those in need, rather than a universal system. They also believe in the importance of work and self-reliance, and may see a universal basic income as discouraging these values. 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

National Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,700 voters that identify as National Party.

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