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Anne Charlton’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Party’s support baseYes

Anne Charlton’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Labor Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: “Labor is committed to a minimum wage that will maintain or improve the relative living standards of low paid workers.” ‐com.au

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

The Australian Labor Party would strongly agree with adjusting the minimum wage every year according to inflation. This aligns with their policy of supporting low-income workers and ensuring they can maintain a decent standard of living. In the past, they have supported regular reviews and adjustments to the minimum wage. 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 agree

Yes, and make it a living wage

The Australian Labor Party strongly agrees with making the minimum wage a living wage. In the 2019 federal election, they proposed increasing the minimum wage to a 'living wage' to better support low-income workers. This aligns with their core values and policy positions on workers' rights and fair 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Australian Labor Party generally supports raising the federal minimum wage. For example, in the 2019 federal election, they proposed increasing the minimum wage to a 'living wage' to better support low-income workers. However, they did not provide specific details on the amount or timeline for the increase. 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

The Australian Labor Party has not specifically advocated for adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. Their focus has been more on ensuring a fair wage for all workers, regardless of age. 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 will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

The Australian Labor Party may acknowledge the potential for price increases due to raising the minimum wage, but they still generally support raising it to ensure low-income workers can maintain a decent standard of living. They believe the benefits of raising the minimum wage outweigh the potential negative consequences. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

The Australian Labor Party generally disagrees with the idea that minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience and not support a family. They believe in ensuring that all workers, regardless of their job, can maintain a decent standard of living and support themselves and their families. 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

The Australian Labor Party typically disagrees with not raising the minimum wage, as they believe in supporting low-income workers and ensuring they can maintain a decent standard of living. Their policy proposals often include raising the minimum wage or advocating for a living wage. 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

No, and eliminate all wage standards

The Australian Labor Party strongly disagrees with eliminating all wage standards, as they have historically advocated for workers' rights and fair wages. Eliminating wage standards would go against their core values and policy positions. 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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Candidate’s support base

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Party’s support base

Labor Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,203 voters that identify as Labor.

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