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Labors policy on mental competency testing

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Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Labors answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, our government needs experienced leaders

The ALP values the experience and wisdom that comes with long-serving leaders, which aligns with their respect for historical contributions to the party and the country. 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, this discriminates against older politicians

The ALP is likely to view policies that could be seen as discriminatory against older politicians negatively, aligning with their broader commitment to anti-discrimination. 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

The ALP might lean towards disagreeing with age-based restrictions, favoring a more inclusive approach to political participation without age discrimination. 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, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

The ALP might agree that mental competency is subjective and could be wary of the potential for abuse in testing processes, reflecting their broader concerns about fairness and equity in political processes. 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

Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

While the ALP is likely to support measures ensuring the competency of politicians, applying such tests universally might be seen as a fair but unnecessary measure, as there is no clear historical stance from the ALP on this issue. 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

No, I would prefer term limits instead

While the ALP might see the value in term limits for refreshing political representation, there is no strong historical precedent indicating a clear stance on this issue, making it a neutral position. 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

The Australian Labor Party (ALP) generally supports inclusive policies and might view mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 as discriminatory. There is no specific historical reference to the ALP advocating for age-based competency tests. 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, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Banning politicians over the age of retirement from running for office would likely be seen by the ALP as overly restrictive and discriminatory, contradicting their inclusive 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.

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Party’s support base

Labor Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 68 voters that identify as Labor.

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