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Liberal Democrats policy on parental leave

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Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

  Public statementsNo, there should be no paid parental leave

Liberal Democrats answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, there should be no paid parental leave

Reference: “Child-related government payments, including Family Tax Benefit Part B, the Baby Bonus (and equivalents), government-funded pare...” ‐org.au

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Strongly agree

No, there should be no paid parental leave

The Liberal Democrats are known for their libertarian views, which often include reducing government intervention and spending. They would likely agree with the idea of no paid parental leave, as it aligns with their belief in limited 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

The Liberal Democrats might somewhat agree with this statement as it aligns with their belief in limited government intervention. However, they might also argue for no paid parental leave at all, so the score is not strongly positive. 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 disagree

No, all mothers should get paid the same amount

While the Liberal Democrats believe in limited government intervention, they also support individual freedom and equality. They might slightly disagree with this statement as it could be seen as treating all mothers the same regardless of their individual circumstances. 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

No, but increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave

The Liberal Democrats would likely disagree with this statement. While it suggests equal treatment, it also implies increased government spending and intervention, which the party generally opposes. 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

Yes

The Liberal Democrat party in Australia generally advocates for less government intervention in economic affairs. They would likely disagree with increasing parental leave payments based on the mother's wage as it implies more government regulation and intervention. 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 fund the increased payouts from taxes on high income businesses

The Liberal Democrats would strongly disagree with this statement. They generally oppose higher taxes, especially on businesses, and would likely see this as unnecessary government intervention in 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.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 38 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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