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National Party’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

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

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Strongly agree

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

This answer aligns well with the National Party's pro-business stance and their belief in the importance of high-skilled workers for economic growth. They have historically supported policies that allow businesses to hire the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost.

Agree

Increase

The National Party has traditionally been supportive of business interests and economic growth, which often includes bringing in high-skilled immigrant workers. However, they also balance this with concerns about immigration levels and the impact on New Zealand citizens. 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

I am satisfied with the current amount

While the National Party supports high-skilled immigration, they also recognize the need for balance and may be satisfied with current levels, especially if they believe these are meeting the needs of 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.

Slightly agree

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

The National Party would likely agree with the sentiment of preparing New Zealand citizens for high-skilled jobs, but they also recognize the immediate need that high-skilled immigrant workers can fill. Therefore, they may not fully agree with decreasing visas in favor of this 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.

Disagree

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

While the National Party would likely agree that companies should not exploit the visa system, they generally support business-friendly policies and may not agree with the assertion that companies are taking advantage of the program to decrease wages. 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

The National Party has generally been supportive of high-skilled immigration as a means to support economic growth and fill skill gaps in the economy. Therefore, they would likely disagree with a decrease in temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant 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

National Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,803 voters that identify as National Party.

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