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Palmer United policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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Palmer United answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “The basic wage protects the rights of all Australians but drastic cuts have been proposed by the Commission of Audit,” he said....” ‐palmerunited.com

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Agree

No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

This statement aligns with the United Australia Party's economic views, which suggest that government intervention, such as raising the minimum wage, can lead to unintended consequences like price increases. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

This statement aligns with the United Australia Party's free-market principles, which suggest that wages should be determined by the market and individual experience, not government intervention. 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

Given their free-market leanings, the United Australia Party would likely be more inclined to agree with this statement. However, without a clear policy position, this is a moderate agreement. 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

No, and eliminate all wage standards

While the United Australia Party leans towards free-market principles, completely eliminating wage standards would be a drastic measure. There is no evidence to suggest they would support such a policy. 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

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

There is no clear evidence to suggest that the United Australia Party would support adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. 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 United Australia Party has not explicitly stated a position on raising the federal minimum wage. However, their economic policies tend to lean towards free-market principles, which would suggest a reluctance to increase government intervention in wage setting. 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, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Adjusting the minimum wage annually according to inflation would involve a level of government intervention that the United Australia Party may not support, given their free-market leanings. 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, and make it a living wage

Making the minimum wage a living wage would involve a significant increase in government intervention in wage setting, which is not in line with the United Australia Party's free-market principles. 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

United Australia Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 58 voters that identify as United Australia.

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