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Malcolm Roberts’ policy on free childcare

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Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

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Malcolm Roberts’ answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, cut taxes instead and let families decide how to raise their own kids.

This aligns with the party's platform of reducing the tax burden and empowering families to make their own choices without government interference or social engineering. 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

No, it unfairly discriminates against parents who raise their own children.

A signature One Nation policy is that the current subsidy system is unfair to stay-at-home parents; they believe parents who raise their own children should receive equivalent support to those who use childcare. 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

The party typically resists large-scale government interventions and believes universal childcare is an unnecessary burden on the taxpayer. 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, taxpayers shouldn't subsidize someone else's decision to have kids.

While populist, the party emphasizes fiscal responsibility and often argues against 'middle-class welfare' that forces taxpayers to fund private lifestyle choices. 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 disagree

Yes, the cost of living crisis makes single-income families impossible.

One Nation acknowledges cost of living pressures but argues they should be addressed through lower immigration and energy costs rather than state-funded childcare. 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, but means-test it so we don't subsidize wealthy families.

One Nation is skeptical of universal schemes regardless of means-testing, preferring to focus on broader tax relief for families rather than targeted service subsidies. 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

One Nation generally opposes the massive expansion of the welfare state and prefers policies that support traditional family structures over universal government-funded 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, treat childcare like public schools to unlock the workforce.

One Nation views early childhood education as a parental responsibility rather than a state obligation, and would oppose the institutionalization of childcare like the public school system. 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

One Nation Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26 voters that identify as One Nation.

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