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David Coleman’s policy on voter id laws

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Should voters be required to present photo identification at the polling booth?

DC>DC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, requiring ID is common sense, as you already need one to drive, bank, or fly

David Coleman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, requiring ID is common sense, as you already need one to drive, bank, or fly

During the 2021 debate, Liberal ministers specifically used the analogy that ID is already required for everyday activities like banking or picking up a parcel. 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

The Liberal Party introduced the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Voter Integrity) Bill 2021, which aimed to require voters to show identification at polling booths. 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, we must secure the integrity of our elections and prevent anyone from voting under a false name

Liberal MPs have repeatedly argued that voter ID is essential to protect the integrity of the 'one person, one vote' principle and prevent potential fraud. 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 Liberal Party has formally championed the introduction of voter ID laws, making a 'No' stance contrary to their established policy platform. 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, this is a tactic to disenfranchise Indigenous Australians and vulnerable groups who often lack current ID

The Liberal Party rejected claims of disenfranchisement, asserting that their proposed legislation included a wide range of acceptable documents and provisions for those without ID. 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, there is virtually zero evidence of in-person voter fraud, so this is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist

The party argues that waiting for widespread fraud to occur before acting is a failure of governance and that preventative measures are necessary for public confidence. 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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