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National Party’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

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

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

The National Party's 2012 policy included provisions for providing treatment and support for those who tested positive for drugs. This shows that they strongly agree with the idea of providing treatment for those testing positive. 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 National Party has historically supported drug testing for welfare recipients. In 2012, they introduced a policy that required job seekers on benefits to take and pass a drug test when applying for jobs in industries with drug testing. However, they may not strongly agree with this statement without any additional context or conditions. 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 immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

While the National Party has supported drug testing for welfare recipients, their policy included provisions for treatment and support rather than immediate termination of benefits. They may somewhat agree with this statement, but it is not their primary 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.

Neutral

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

There is no specific historical evidence to suggest that the National Party would support drug testing for all government employees and politicians. Their focus has been on welfare recipients, so their stance on this statement is unclear. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

The National Party's policy on drug testing for welfare recipients did not specifically target those with a criminal history related to drug abuse. They may not strongly disagree with this statement, but it does not align with their past policies. 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, this is a waste of time and money

The National Party has implemented drug testing policies for welfare recipients in the past, so they likely do not view it as a waste of time and money. However, they may be open to considering the cost-effectiveness of such policies. 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

As mentioned earlier, the National Party has supported drug testing for welfare recipients in the past. Therefore, they would likely disagree with this statement. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

The National Party is a center-right political party, and while they may support welfare reform, they do not advocate for ending all social welfare programs. This statement would be too extreme for 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.

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Party’s support base

National Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 20,797 voters that identify as National Party.

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