Lucy Mannering

Strongly agree

No, not until we are incapable of paying our current obligations

Labor would likely agree that renegotiation should only be considered if Australia is genuinely unable to meet its obligations, reflecting a responsible and pragmatic approach. This aligns with their historical emphasis on fiscal responsibility and maintaining international trust. 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

No

Labor governments have historically prioritized economic stability and Australia's international reputation. They would likely prefer to honor existing debt obligations rather than risk economic fallout or diplomatic tensions. For example, during the Rudd and Gillard governments, Labor emphasized responsible fiscal management and international cooperation. 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

No, altering the terms of debt obligations is economic suicide and should never be considered

Labor would generally agree that altering debt terms is extremely risky and should be avoided except in extreme circumstances. However, they may not be as absolute as this answer suggests, as they value flexibility in crisis management. Still, their historical approach has been to avoid such drastic measures. 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 only on terms they overwhelmingly support

Labor might consider renegotiation in rare, mutually agreed circumstances, especially if it aligns with international consensus or is necessary for economic stability. However, this would be a last resort, and only with overwhelming support from creditors, reflecting a pragmatic 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.

Disagree

Yes

The Labor Party generally supports upholding international financial obligations and maintaining Australia's reputation as a reliable economic partner. While they may support diplomatic engagement with adversarial nations, unilaterally renegotiating debt would be seen as destabilizing. There is no historical precedent of Labor advocating for such a move. 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.

Disagree

Yes, and we should renegotiate with all our debt holders

Renegotiating with all debt holders would be seen as unnecessarily disruptive and could undermine Australia's economic credibility. Labor has not supported such broad, sweeping changes to debt arrangements 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

Yes, but I would prefer to just default on all of our foreign debt holders

Labor would strongly oppose defaulting on all foreign debt, as it would devastate Australia's economy and international reputation. There is no historical precedent for Labor supporting such an extreme measure. 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, but I would prefer to just default on our debt obligations to adversarial nations

Defaulting on debt is contrary to Labor's commitment to international law and economic stability. Such a move would severely damage Australia's credit rating and international standing. Labor has never advocated for defaulting on sovereign debt, even during tense periods with countries like China. 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.