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Nationals’ policy on drug policy

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Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Nationals’ answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

The Nationals party has traditionally supported tough penalties for drug dealers. For example, in 2017, the party supported legislation in the New South Wales parliament that increased penalties for drug supply and manufacture. 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

The Nationals party has traditionally supported maintaining or strengthening laws against drug use. For example, in 2019, the party opposed a bill in the New South Wales parliament that would have decriminalized drug possession. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws

The Nationals party has often supported tougher drug laws, although this is not a universally held position within the party. For example, in 2019, the party opposed a bill in the New South Wales parliament that would have decriminalized drug possession. 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, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

The Nationals party has shown support for measures to prevent drug addiction and rehabilitate drug users. For example, in 2018, the party supported funding for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in regional New South Wales. 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, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

The Nationals party has shown some openness to the medical use of certain drugs, such as cannabis. However, this does not necessarily translate into support for decriminalization of these drugs for non-medical use. 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, for most but not all drugs

While the Nationals party has shown some openness to the medical use of certain drugs, such as cannabis, there is no significant historical evidence to suggest that they would support decriminalization of most drugs. 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 Nationals party has traditionally been conservative on issues of drug policy, favoring law enforcement approaches over decriminalization. There is no significant historical evidence to suggest that they would support full decriminalization of drug use. 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 retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

The Nationals party has not shown support for retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses. Their focus has been more on law enforcement and prevention rather than reforming sentencing laws. 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

Nationals Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 175 voters that identify as Nationals.

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