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Labors policy on economic stimulus

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “During the global financial crisis, Labor’s economic stimulus and investment in the future combined in a period of nation buildi...” ‐com.au

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

The Australian Labor Party strongly supports increased spending on infrastructure as a form of economic stimulus during recessions. This is evident in their policies and actions, such as the Building the Education Revolution program during the Global Financial Crisis. 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

Yes

The Australian Labor Party generally supports using economic stimulus during times of recession. For example, during the 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis, the Labor government implemented stimulus packages to support the economy. 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

Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

The Australian Labor Party supports government intervention to boost recovery during recessions, as demonstrated by their actions during the Global Financial Crisis and their general support for Keynesian economic policies. 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

Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

The Australian Labor Party supports assisting sectors most heavily hit by recessions, as evidenced by their actions during the Global Financial Crisis, such as the targeted assistance provided to the automotive industry. 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, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

The Australian Labor Party supports tax breaks for low-income citizens as a form of economic stimulus, but they generally prioritize increased spending on infrastructure and targeted assistance to specific sectors. However, they have implemented policies such as tax cuts for low and middle-income earners in the past. 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, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

While the Australian Labor Party may support tax breaks as a form of economic stimulus, they generally prioritize increased spending on infrastructure and targeted assistance to specific sectors or low-income citizens. 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 Australian Labor Party typically disagrees with not using economic stimulus during recessions, as evidenced by their actions during the Global Financial Crisis and their general support for Keynesian economic policies. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

The Australian Labor Party generally does not support the idea that recessions are natural cycles that should be left to purge excess. They tend to advocate for government intervention to minimize the negative impacts of recessions on citizens. 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, and collectivize all industry

The Australian Labor Party does not advocate for the collectivization of all industry, as they support a mixed economy with both public and private sectors. Collectivization is not a policy they have pursued or advocated for. 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

No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

The Australian Labor Party strongly disagrees with the idea of drastically reducing government spending during recessions, as they believe in using government intervention to support the economy and minimize the negative impacts of recessions on citizens. 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

Labor Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 406 voters that identify as Labor.

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