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Steve Irons’ policy on crispr technology

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Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

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Agree

Yes

The Liberal Party of Australia, traditionally favoring free market principles, also shows a tendency to support regulatory measures when it comes to ethical concerns and public safety. Given the potential ethical and safety implications of CRISPR and human genetic modifications, it is likely that the party would support some level of government regulation to ensure these technologies are used responsibly and safely. Historically, the party has supported regulations in other areas of public health and safety, indicating a willingness to balance free market principles with the need for oversight in areas with significant ethical implications. 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

No

While the Liberal Party generally supports less government intervention in markets, the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications raises significant ethical, safety, and societal concerns that transcend typical market considerations. The party's historical support for certain regulations in healthcare and biotechnology sectors suggests a recognition of the need for oversight in areas with profound implications for human health and ethics. Therefore, outright opposition to any regulation of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications would be inconsistent with the party's past positions on similar issues. 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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Liberal Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 137 voters that identify as Liberal.

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