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Liberal National’s policy on labor unions

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Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Liberal National’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

This answer aligns with the party's view that some unions, particularly public sector unions, can be detrimental to economic efficiency. The party has often been in conflict with public sector unions over issues such as pay and conditions. 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

Hurt

The party's stance on trade unions is generally negative, viewing them as a hindrance to economic growth and flexibility. This was evident in their support for the Australian Building and Construction Commission, which was designed to limit the power of construction unions. 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

Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

While the party acknowledges that unions can play a role in protecting workers' rights, it has also expressed concerns about corruption within unions. This was evident in their support for the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption. 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

Help, but ban their ability to make political donations

While the party might agree with limiting the political influence of unions, it also supports freedom of political expression and donation. Therefore, they might not fully support a complete ban on union political donations. 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

Help

The Liberal National Party has traditionally been more business-oriented and has often clashed with trade unions over issues such as industrial relations reform. For example, under the Howard government, the party introduced the WorkChoices policy, which was heavily criticized by unions and led to widespread protests. 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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