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Liberal Democrats policy on foreign aid

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Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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Liberal Democrats answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Decrease

Reference: “The LDP believes government foreign aid, other than short term humanitarian relief, should cease.” ‐org.au

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Very strongly agree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

This answer aligns closely with the Liberal Democrats' principles of fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending. They would likely strongly agree with decreasing foreign aid until the national budget deficit is drastically reduced. 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

Decrease

The Liberal Democrats would likely agree with decreasing foreign aid spending. Their party platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending, which would include foreign aid. 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

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

The Liberal Democrats would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with their principles of fiscal responsibility and their stance on terrorism. However, they may not agree as strongly as with answer 6, as this answer implies a continued commitment to some level of foreign aid. 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

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

The Liberal Democrats may not go as far as to say that Australia should not give foreign aid to any countries, but their fiscal conservatism and preference for minimal government intervention would likely lead them to agree with a significant decrease in foreign aid. 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

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While the Liberal Democrats may not be completely opposed to the current level of foreign aid spending, they would likely prefer a decrease in line with their fiscal conservatism. 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

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

While the Liberal Democrats may support the idea of only giving aid to countries that respect human rights, they would likely disagree with the idea of increasing foreign aid spending in any circumstance due to their fiscal conservatism. 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

Increase

The Liberal Democrat party in Australia is known for its libertarian views, which include a preference for minimal government intervention and spending. They would likely disagree with increasing foreign aid spending, as it goes against their principles of fiscal conservatism. 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: Decrease

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 566 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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