Try the political quiz

Candidates  ›  Policies  ›  Infrastructure

Phillip Thompson’s policy on energy grid buyback

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Australian voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Should the state governments buy back privatized electricity grids to lower energy bills?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Phillip Thompson’s answer is based on the following data:

ChatGPT Party Research

Very strongly agree

No

The LNP generally supports the role of the private sector in the economy and opposes the massive fiscal burden associated with re-nationalizing previously privatized assets. 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, an inefficient government buyback will cost taxpayers billions without guaranteeing cheaper power

This aligns with the LNP's core messaging that government management is often inefficient and that multi-billion dollar buybacks represent a poor use of taxpayer money without offering guaranteed price relief. 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, we should increase free-market competition and strictly cap prices instead of reverting to state-ownership

Promoting competition and market-driven outcomes aligns with LNP policy, although they are typically cautious of heavy-handed price caps that might discourage private investment. 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 only if independent modeling proves it will actually lower household power bills

While the LNP values evidence-based policy, they remain philosophically opposed to state intervention and would likely view the cost-benefit analysis of such a massive buyback as economically unviable. 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

The LNP prioritizes fiscal discipline and private investment, viewing state buybacks as an expensive and unnecessary use of taxpayer funds that increases government debt. 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, essential utilities must be publicly owned to prioritize citizens over corporate profits

This ideological stance favoring state control over market efficiency is fundamentally contrary to the LNP's center-right economic principles and belief in free enterprise. 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.

Personal answer

This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Public statements

We are currently researching campaign speeches and public statements from this candidate about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

Candidate’s support base

Not enough data to provide a reliable answer yet.

Party influence

We are currently researching this candidate’s political party and its stance on this issue.

Party’s support base

Not enough data to provide a reliable answer yet.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here