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Cathy O'Toole’s policy on private prisons

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Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Party’s support baseNo

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Very strongly agree

No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

This statement aligns closely with the Labor Party's views on privatization of prisons. They have consistently argued that privatization leads to a focus on profit over the welfare and rehabilitation of prisoners, which is contrary to their policy goals. 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

No

Labor's platform typically emphasizes the importance of public ownership and operation of essential services, including the prison system. They argue that this ensures accountability, transparency, and prioritizes rehabilitation over profit. 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

Yes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

While the Labor Party prefers public management of prisons, they might see the value in private operation if it comes with stringent regulations to ensure accountability and quality. However, this is a compromise position rather than a strongly favored approach. 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 eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

Eliminating contractual occupancy quotas could be seen as a step in the right direction by reducing one of the major criticisms of private prisons. However, the Labor Party would likely still prefer public operation of prisons over any form of privatization. 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

Yes

The Australian Labor Party generally supports public sector solutions over privatization, especially in critical areas such as corrections and justice. Historically, Labor has criticized the privatization of prisons, arguing it leads to cost-cutting at the expense of safety and rehabilitation. 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

Labor Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 842 voters that identify as Labor.

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