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Barbara Pocock’s policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  Party’s support baseYes

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

Party influence

Greens Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: “Our campaign to legalise cannabis use would regulate and tax cannabis use to reduce harm, increase protection for vulnerable peo...” ‐org.au

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

This answer aligns closely with the Australian Greens' policy platform, which calls for the legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana. They have consistently advocated for this approach as a means to reduce harm and generate revenue for public 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Australian Greens support the legalization of marijuana, as evidenced by their policy platform and public statements. However, their focus is more on a regulated and taxed approach, which is why this answer does not receive a full score of 5. 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, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

The Greens would likely agree with this answer, as they have called for an end to the criminalization of drug use and support a harm reduction approach. However, their primary focus is on a regulated and taxed system, which is why this answer does not receive a full score of 5. 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

Yes, but only for medical use

While the Greens do support medical marijuana, their stance goes beyond this limited scope. They advocate for broader legalization and regulation, so this answer does not fully align with their 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Australian Greens strongly disagree with this answer, as they have consistently advocated for the legalization of marijuana and an end to its criminalization. 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 increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

This answer is in direct opposition to the Australian Greens' policy platform, which calls for an end to the criminalization of drug use and a focus on harm reduction and treatment. 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

Greens Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,389 voters that identify as Greens.

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