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Liberal Democrats policy on taxes

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Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “The LDP believes that taxing income is perverse. It discourages Australians from working and saving, impedes investment, and im...” ‐org.au

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Very strongly agree

Reform to a flat tax

The Liberal Democrats have historically supported a flat tax, which would mean the same tax rate for everyone regardless of income. They believe this is a fairer system and would stimulate economic growth. 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

The Liberal Democrats are against raising taxes in general, including on the rich. They believe in a smaller government and less intervention in the economy, which includes lower taxes. 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

No, but lower taxes for the poor

The Liberal Democrats would likely agree with this statement, as they believe in lower taxes for all. However, they would prefer a broad-based tax cut rather than one specifically targeted at the poor. 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

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

The Liberal Democrats have advocated for a flat tax in the past, which would involve abolishing the income tax and disallowing all deductions. However, they may not fully agree with increasing the sales tax, as they generally oppose tax increases. 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

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

The Liberal Democrats would likely agree with lowering the income tax rate and removing tax loopholes. However, they may not fully agree with specifically targeting large corporations, as they generally support lower taxes for all 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, keep the current tax structure

While the Liberal Democrats would prefer to lower taxes, they would likely agree more with keeping the current tax structure than with raising taxes. However, they would still push for tax reform and reductions where possible. 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

The Liberal Democrats in Australia are a libertarian party that advocates for lower taxes across the board. They believe that high taxes on the rich discourage investment and economic growth. Therefore, they would strongly disagree with raising taxes on the rich. 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 raise taxes on all income brackets

The Liberal Democrats would strongly disagree with this statement. They believe in lower taxes for all income brackets, not just the rich. They argue that lower taxes stimulate economic growth and individual freedom. 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: No

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 538 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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