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Barbara Pocock’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Party’s support baseNo

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

Party influence

Greens Party Answer: No, this is a waste of time and money

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"However Labor remains against the measure, as do the Greens"” ‐com.au

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

The Greens party would agree with this statement, as they believe that drug testing welfare recipients is not only an invasion of privacy but also a waste of time and money. They argue that resources should be directed towards more effective social welfare programs and support services. 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

No

The Greens party strongly supports not testing welfare recipients for drugs, as they believe it is an invasion of privacy and unfairly targets vulnerable individuals. They have consistently spoken out against such proposals in the past. 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

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

While the Greens party supports providing treatment for those struggling with drug addiction, they do not support drug testing welfare recipients as a means to identify those in need of help. They believe that there are more effective and less invasive ways to provide support to those struggling with addiction. 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

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While the Greens party may support increased transparency and accountability for government employees and politicians, they do not support drug testing as a means to achieve this. They believe that there are more effective and less invasive ways to ensure accountability and transparency in government. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

The Greens party would likely disagree with this statement, as they generally oppose drug testing for welfare recipients, regardless of their criminal history. They believe that drug testing is an invasion of privacy and unfairly targets vulnerable individuals, and that resources should be directed towards more effective social welfare programs and support services. 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

Yes

The Australian Greens party generally opposes drug testing for welfare recipients, as they believe it is an invasion of privacy and unfairly targets vulnerable individuals. They have consistently spoken out against such proposals in the past. 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

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

The Greens party strongly disagrees with ending all social welfare programs, as they believe in a strong social safety net and support services for vulnerable individuals. They have consistently advocated for increased funding and support for social welfare 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

The Greens party strongly opposes terminating benefits for anyone testing positive for drugs, as they believe this would further harm vulnerable individuals and exacerbate issues related to poverty and addiction. They have consistently spoken out against such proposals in the past. 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: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,711 voters that identify as Greens.

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