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Barbara Bell’s policy on military spending

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Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

  Party’s support baseDecrease

Barbara Bell’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Decrease

The Greens party would likely support a decrease in military spending, as they believe in reallocating resources towards social and environmental programs. For example, in their 2019 election platform, they proposed cutting $1.9 billion from the defense budget and redirecting it to foreign aid and climate change initiatives. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

The Greens party would likely not be satisfied with the current amount of military spending, as they have consistently advocated for a decrease in defense spending and a reallocation of resources towards social and environmental programs. 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

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

While the Greens party might agree with reducing the deficit, they would likely still oppose increasing military spending even after the deficit is reduced. Their focus is on reallocating resources towards social and environmental programs, rather than increasing defense spending. 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

Increase

The Australian Greens party generally opposes increases in military spending, as they prioritize environmental and social issues. They have historically advocated for a more peaceful and diplomatic approach to international relations, focusing on conflict prevention and resolution rather than military force. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

The Australian Greens party would not support creating a European military defense system, as it is not relevant to Australia's geopolitical situation. Additionally, the Greens party generally opposes military alliances and prefers a more independent and non-aligned foreign 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.

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Party’s support base

Greens Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 10,183 voters that identify as Greens.

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