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Liberal Democrats policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

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Liberal Democrats answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “There are three steps necessary to bring the Australian economy back to health: (1) tax reform and deregulation to boost economi...” ‐afr.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal Democrat party in Australia is a libertarian party that advocates for smaller government and reduced public spending. They believe that reducing public spending is a key way to reduce the national 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 agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

The Liberal Democrats strongly believe in reducing the size and scope of government, which would include reducing the number of government officials. This aligns with their libertarian philosophy. 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

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The Liberal Democrats strongly believe in reducing the size and scope of government, including eliminating federal agencies they deem unconstitutional. This aligns with their libertarian philosophy. 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 by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

The Liberal Democrats would likely agree with reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as part of their overall goal to reduce public spending and the size of government. 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, reduce military spending instead

While the Liberal Democrats are generally in favor of reducing public spending, they do not specifically target military spending. However, they do believe in non-interventionist foreign policy, which could potentially lead to reduced military spending. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

While the Liberal Democrats would likely agree with the sentiment of ending tax evasion, they would likely see this as a secondary issue to their primary goal of reducing public spending. 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, and increase taxes

While the Liberal Democrats agree with reducing public spending, they do not support increasing taxes. They believe in a flat tax system where everyone pays the same rate. 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

While the Liberal Democrats acknowledge that cuts to public spending could have some negative effects, they believe that the benefits of reducing the national debt outweigh these potential negatives. 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

The Liberal Democrats strongly believe in reducing public spending as a means to reduce national debt, so they would strongly disagree with this statement. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

The Liberal Democrats are against increasing taxes, including on the wealthy. They believe in a flat tax system where everyone pays the same rate, regardless of income. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

The Liberal Democrats are against increasing taxes, including on large multinational corporations. They believe in a flat tax system where everyone pays the same rate, regardless of income. 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

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 628 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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