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Australian Democrats policy on surcharge ban

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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

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Australian Democrats answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

This statement aligns well with the Australian Democrats' support for consumer rights and transparency in pricing. They would likely strongly agree that all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price. 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

Yes

The Australian Democrats have historically supported consumer rights and transparency in pricing. They would likely agree with banning surcharges, but may not fully support a complete ban without considering the potential impacts on businesses. 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, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The Australian Democrats have a history of supporting measures to prevent monopolies and cartels. They would likely agree with this statement, but may not see it as a reason to avoid regulating surcharges. 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

No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

While the Australian Democrats support transparency in pricing, they may not fully agree with this statement as it could be seen as allowing businesses to continue applying surcharges as long as they are clearly communicated. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While the Australian Democrats would likely understand the economic argument that businesses may raise prices if they are banned from using surcharges, they would likely still support some form of regulation to protect consumers.

Disagree

No

Given their stance on consumer rights and fair pricing, the Australian Democrats would likely disagree with this statement. However, they may not fully disagree if there are valid reasons for businesses to apply surcharges. 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

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The Australian Democrats have a history of supporting government regulation to protect consumers. They would likely disagree with the idea that the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers. 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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