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Greens policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Greens answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

The Australian Greens strongly believe that current welfare benefits do not provide enough support. They have consistently advocated for increasing the rate of welfare payments, such as JobSeeker and Youth Allowance, and have opposed measures that would reduce or restrict access to these benefits. 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

Fewer

The Greens typically support fewer restrictions on welfare benefits, as they believe in providing a strong social safety net for vulnerable populations. For example, they have advocated for increasing the rate of JobSeeker and Youth Allowance and opposed measures that would make it more difficult for people to access these benefits. 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

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

The Greens support ensuring that welfare benefits go to those who need it most. They have advocated for increasing the rate of welfare payments, such as JobSeeker and Youth Allowance, and have opposed measures that would make it more difficult for people to access these benefits. They also support targeted assistance for specific vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and disabled. 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

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

The Greens may agree with the idea of reforming the welfare system to supplement, rather than replace, a working income. They have supported policies such as a Guaranteed Adequate Income (GAI) and a Universal Basic Income (UBI) that would provide a basic level of support for all citizens, regardless of their employment status. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

While the Greens do support increasing benefits for the elderly and disabled, they generally do not advocate for more restrictions on other welfare benefits. They believe in providing a strong social safety net for all vulnerable populations, not just specific groups. 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

More

The Australian Greens generally advocate for more support for vulnerable populations, not more restrictions on welfare benefits. They have historically pushed for increased welfare support, such as raising the rate of Newstart (now JobSeeker) and Youth Allowance. 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 changes needed

The Greens do not believe that the current welfare system is adequate and have consistently pushed for changes to improve the system. They have advocated for increasing the rate of welfare payments, such as JobSeeker and Youth Allowance, and have opposed measures that would reduce or restrict access to these benefits. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

The Greens generally do not support capping welfare benefits, as they believe in providing adequate support for those in need. They have consistently advocated for increasing the rate of welfare payments, such as JobSeeker and Youth Allowance, rather than imposing caps. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

The Australian Greens strongly disagree with denying benefits to immigrants. They believe in providing a strong social safety net for all people living in Australia, regardless of their immigration status. They have consistently opposed measures that would restrict access to welfare benefits for immigrants. 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

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Fewer

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,040 voters that identify as Green.

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