James Paterson’s Policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Sunday Double Wages

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes

the Economy › Mining Water Use

If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseMore

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo

the Economy › Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes

the Economy › Rent Tax

Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes

the Economy › ABCC

Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?

JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes

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