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Pirate Party’s policy on university debt accountability

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Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

Pirate Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, and higher education should be free for everyone

The Pirate Party Australia has shown support for policies that aim to make education more accessible and reduce financial barriers for students. Advocating for free higher education aligns with their broader goals of promoting an open, fair, and free society. 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 Pirate Party Australia's stance on education and financial policies suggests they would likely oppose measures that penalize institutions for the financial outcomes of their graduates, as this could further restrict access to education and potentially harm the quality of higher education. 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, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

The Pirate Party Australia supports reducing the cost of education as part of their commitment to making higher education more accessible to all individuals, regardless of their financial situation. This stance is consistent with their broader policy objectives. 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

Yes, but only if they are for profit universities

While the Pirate Party Australia is likely to support increased accountability for for-profit educational institutions, their overall approach to education policy suggests a preference for systemic reforms over punitive measures. They might support some level of accountability but would likely prioritize broader educational reforms. 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, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered

While the Pirate Party Australia advocates for fair and equitable policies, making liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered might be seen as a complex and potentially unfair measure that could discourage universities from offering courses in vital but less lucrative fields. 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, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Although personal responsibility is important, the Pirate Party Australia tends to support systemic solutions to societal issues rather than placing the burden of financial outcomes solely on individuals, especially in the context of education. 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 Pirate Party Australia generally supports progressive policies that aim to reduce financial burdens on individuals, particularly in the context of education. Holding universities financially accountable for the default on student loans by graduates in lower-income jobs does not align with their principles of promoting accessible education for all. 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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