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The government’s proposal simply revives a weak body it abolished in 1994. -We will legislate to create a River Shannon agency, this will be done on a cost neutral basis through bringing together functions currently spread across different agencies.	This example text from a political party manifesto negatively mentions the EU or European Community	0entailment	manifesto	Centralisation
Australia needs to be actively engaged in international efforts to meet the global challenges that affect us all. At the heart of the Government’s foreign policy and national security approach lies the responsibility to protect and defend Australia's national interests.	This example text from a political party manifesto mentions the speaker's competence to govern or other party's lack of such competence, or favourably mentions a strong/stable government	0entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
allow cities to hold plebiscites on directly elected mayors, reform planning laws to revitalise town and village centres across Ireland,	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Decentralization
• The road toll is coming down. • We’re investing $12.2 billion in state highways over the next 10 years.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
We must support students as they follow pathways which meet their needs. There must be no artificial barriers to learning in the complete education system of the future.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
to a strong workforce enjoying collectively agreed terms and conditions of employment. Across Europe there is a divergence between those who would promote a ‘race to the bottom’ in wages and employment standards,	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Women continue to be paid less than men – in fact, the current gender pay gap of 17.9 per cent is the highest it’s been for two decades. Women are disproportionately affected by unfair tax breaks in the superannuation system.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Combining payments into one, simpler scheme and raising the point at which the means test starts from $33,000 to $50,000. For a typical middle Australian family, this means an extra $70-80 a week.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
Democrats believe America’s alliances are an irreplaceable cornerstone of our national security that should be cultivated, not cast away. Our allies offer an enormous strategic advantage that our rivals can’t match.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	1not_entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
Restoring maintenance grants for postgraduate students; Progressively increase funding to achieve EU average funding levels;	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
The reality is that dairy is only 48 per cent of irrigated land – and with more water security many farmers will be able to convert to land uses like horticulture Farmers have to comply with regional council rules about nutrient losses from their farms	This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
• opening societies to commerce and investment; •enhancing public health in countries afflicted by epidemics and pandemics like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis;	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	1not_entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
The Coalition has also strengthened laws to help our agencies to monitor, investigate, arrest and prosecute home-grown violent extremists and returning foreign fighters. This includes:The ability to arrest terrorism suspects on lower thresholds (several recent arrests to prevent terrorist attacks would not have been possible without this);	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	1not_entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
While 60% of farm produce is exported, the 40% that stays in Australia forms the daily dietary intake of the Australian population. Farmers occupy a staggering 60% of the Australian landmass and over 94% of them are proactive in natural resource management	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Nearly half of all Kiwi workers got no increase in their payrate last year. Wages are falling behind for far too many working families.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Put the freedom back into our Freedom of Information laws Anti-corruption commissions at the state level have revealed now infamous instances of corruption, illegal donations and undue influence of the corporate sector in Australian politics.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	0entailment	manifesto	Political Corruption
and enforce stricter rules around the advertising of junk food and levels of salt in food.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy	1not_entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
Create creative enterprise zones to grow and regenerate the cultural output of areas across the UK. Examine the available funding and planning rules for live music venues and the grassroots music sector, protecting venues from further closures.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs	1not_entailment	manifesto	Culture: Positive
Garda training will be enhanced in key areas including: firearms training, driver training, legal training, urban crowd control, traffic management, human rights, domestic violence and sexual offences. This will include shared training with members of the PSNI.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	1not_entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
It must be stronger, faster, better armed, and never again stretched so thin. John Kerry, John Edwards and the Democratic Party will send a clear message to every man and woman in our armed forces: We guarantee that you will always be the best-led, best-equipped and most respected fighting force in the world.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	1not_entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
Under the Liberals, Western Australians have been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises. Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to Family Tax Benefits and cuts to pensions.	This example text from a political party manifesto mentions the speaker's competence to govern or other party's lack of such competence, or favourably mentions a strong/stable government	1not_entailment	manifesto	Political Authority
Labor has delivered strong protections for conditions like overtime and penalty rates that can’t be stripped away. There is a strong and independent umpire in the Fair Work Commission, we have implemented a balanced unfair dismissal system and flexibilities to help balance work and family life	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Until that happens we will seek equality law reforms to ensure same-sex couples have equal pension rights and protected characteristics are expanded to ensure all LGBTI people are fully protected from discrimination and harassment.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
We will support aid funding designed to improve critical infrastructure and build economic development in programme countries, whilst maintaining existing commitments. We will examine the potential that exists from the expansion in spending to target aid in a more innovative way,	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	1not_entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
The Government can also implement sector specific policies to cut emissions in electricity, transport, industrial processes, waste, and forestry. We need cuts of 28 Megatonnes (Mt) below 2015 levels in order to meet a 40 percent target.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supportive of economic growth, for example facilitation of more production or government aid for growth	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
We renew our call for replacing “family planning” programs for teens with sexual risk avoidance education that sets abstinence until marriage as the responsible and respected standard of behavior. That approach — the only one always effective against premarital pregnancy and sexually-transmitted disease — empowers teens to achieve optimal health outcomes.	This example text from a political party manifesto is favourable towards traditional or religious values, for example for censorship of immoral behavour, for traditional family values or religious institutions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Traditional Morality: Positive
Cut to VAT Rate: We will reduce the 13.5% VAT rate to 12% for a period of two years which will benefit tourism businesses. Jobs Tax Cut: Fine Gael will halve Employers PRSI on jobs paying up to €356 per week for two years.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Incentives: Positive
strengthening the supply reduction effort and criminal assets seizures, and reducing the flow of drugs to our prisons. Labour wants to build a modern and effective Garda force, where Gardaí work in communities they know, serving people they know.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	1not_entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Enforce all workers’ rights to trade union representation at work – so that all workers can be supported when negotiating with their employer. Abolish employment tribunal fees – so that people have access to justice.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Raise awareness of unconscious bias when it comes to gender and employment issues, and help businesses realise it does exist. Unconscious bias based on stereotypical views about gender and leadership can negatively influence decisions about the recruitment and career progression of women leaders.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	1not_entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Support GPs to come together to collectively provide services such as out-of-norma l-open i ng-hours appointments. Use innovation funding to promote GP-led multidisciplinary health and care hubs, including mobile services to keep people out of hospital.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
International experience drawn from the USA and UK indicates that Community courts can reduce re-offending levels and help ensure that communities that suffer from crime receive redress. They bring persons charged with low level crimes to justice in the area where the incidents occurred, thereby producing greater efficiency, visibility and accountability.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
The fact that it is a 'domestic dispute' should not be a factor. • Consider extending the principles of die Children, Young Persons and their Families Act to young adults, to compel young offenders and their families to confront the real effect of their offending,	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Australia needs to be actively engaged in international efforts to meet the global challenges that affect us all. At the heart of the Government’s foreign policy and national security approach lies the responsibility to protect and defend Australia's national interests.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	1not_entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
Consumers have been given a fairer go after Labor introduced the Australian Consumer Law which gives consumers the same rights wherever they live in Australia, gets rid of unfair contract terms and imposes heavy penalties if a salesperson ignores a visible ‘do not knock’ sign on a front door At the supermarket consumers can now look at similar grocery products sold in different weights or quantities and work out which one represents the best value for money so they can get the best deal at the checkout.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
Produce a national workforce strategy, ensuring that we never again experience a shortage in the numbers of GPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other professionals that the N HS needs. In government, we fought tirelessly to reduce the historic inequality between the way physical and mental health are treated in the NHS and are proud of the strides forward we made.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
Under Labor, medicines will be more affordable. A Shorten Labor Government will ensure that pregnant women in need of residential drug treatment to manage their addiction have better access to services.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
• A balanced budget followed by surpluses. By the year 2000 National aims to have been running budget surpluses for some years.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency	1not_entailment	manifesto	Economic Orthodoxy
Introduce a greater range of non-custodial sentences such as the confiscation of property, larger and long term reparation payments and fines. Implement short, sharp custodial sentences, with dedicated, stipulated, supervised and monitored work.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
 Allocate funding to provide appropriate English classes for migrants to help them participate in civil society;  Facilitate and support ethnic communities to initiate targeted programmes to educate their youth about their cultural roots and traditions;	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
We know that our rights online are being trampled, as government has given law enforcement and spy agencies free reign over the internet. Australian Internet Service Providers are now required by law to retain data on their users, which law enforcement and government agencies may access at any time, with no judicial oversight.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	0entailment	manifesto	Freedom and Human Rights
In a Democratic Administration, that will change. Too many of our nation's finest troops have died in attacks, because tens of thousands were deployed to Iraq without the best bulletproof vests, and there is a shortage of armored vehicles on the ground.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
• We will introduce a rate relief scheme for start-up companies who set up in town centres and other neglected areas specified by the local authority. This incentive will be for up to two years in order to help the business finds its feet and get going.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Incentives: Positive
By halving the deficit, we have helped to restore confidence to the economy. By maintaining fiscal discipline, we have helped keep mortgage rates lower than they otherwise would be.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency	1not_entailment	manifesto	Economic Orthodoxy
Only by shifting the balance of power back towards workers will we achieve decent wages, security and dignity at work. The next Labour government will transform people’s lives for the better through the biggest extension of workers’ rights in history.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Our work to protect the Great Barrier Reef resulted in the World Heritage Committee declaring last July that Australia was a global role model for the management of World Heritage properties. The Turnbull Government will double renewable energy in Australia over the next four years.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Since the policy was introduced in 2010, no one has been convicted of a third strike offence. Claims by opponents that the policy would result in a sharp rise in the prison population have proven false.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
and prohibits discrimination in health care based on gender. We will address the discrimination and barriers that inhibit meaningful access to reproductive health care services, including those based on gender, sexuality, race, income, disability, and other factors.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	1not_entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
* Gang rape, child rape, and rape committed in the course of another felony deserve, at the least, mandatory life imprisonment. * We oppose the granting of parole to dangerous or repeat felons.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards national solidarity, civil society or appeals for public spiritedness or against anti-social attitudes	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Treatment of chronic disease currently account for two thirds of emergency admissions through A&E and 60% of total bed days. Labour’s plans to provide treatment for the most prevalent chronic diseases within the community will go a way towards alleviating this.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
 Provide targeted funding for research into didymo with the intention of exterminating it from our rivers;  Develop a rapid response unit within Biosecurity New Zealand to respond to future reported potential threats similar to didymo with the mandate to immediately ‘close’ a waterway from public use.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	1not_entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
The Government's 'human health standard' for freshwater in the Framework requires rivers to be clean enough for people to boat and wade in them without getting sick, but does not require rivers to be safe for swimming. Local government is also dissatisfied.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Strong trade unions are the best and most effective way to enforce rights at work. Labour will also introduce a new, unified Workers’ Protection Agency to enforce workplace rights,	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards government ownership of industries or land or for economic nationalisation	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
We will seek industry support to finance and develop a range of e-learning initiatives, such as: Learning Lighthouses: A pilot programme, developing ‘learning lighthouses’ in a number of schools where students are equipped with an iPod touch, iPad, laptop or tablet pc.	This example text from a political party manifesto mentions the speaker's competence to govern or other party's lack of such competence, or favourably mentions a strong/stable government	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
Families are the cornerstone of our culture - the building blocks of a strong society. In families, children learn values and ideals, as well as the basic lessons that get them started on a lifelong path of education.	This example text from a political party manifesto is favourable towards traditional or religious values, for example for censorship of immoral behavour, for traditional family values or religious institutions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Traditional Morality: Positive
The United Kingdom Government is investing in a number of initiatives and research support. Notably in June 2013, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced UK businesses will be given a £14. 7 million boost to develop 3D printing projects.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
ACT will make sure that punishment fits the crime and that there is truth in sentencing.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
We support establishing a Congressional task force to gather findings on voting rights in the territories, and recommend changes to Congress to allow for the full and equal voting rights of U.S. citizens who are residents of the territories in federal elections,	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Democracy
• work with farming groups to find an improved means of meeting livestock valuation requirements. • improve industry training (see Employment above)	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards Marxist-Leninist ideas or uses specific Marxist terminology	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Invest $50 million towards a Mobile Black Spot Fund Mobile phone coverage is an essential form of connectivity, and can be even more important in rural and remote New Zealand, where it has benefits for public safety as well as the ability to help grow productivity in our regions.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	0entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
and increase trust in our institutions. Our priorities in the next parliament will be: Creating a better democracy with a fair voting system in local government and Westminster, with votes at 16 and preventing evasion of constituency election spending limits.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	0entailment	manifesto	Democracy
Impose significant penalties on employers who discourage workers from joining unions. Immediately abolish the 90 day trial period for new employees.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
We will reform mandatory minimum sentences and close private prisons and detention centers. Research and evidence, rather than slogans and sound bites, must guide criminal justice policies.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Expanding the role of nurses in cancer care. Investing an extra $11 million to deliver more colonoscopies and improve waiting times for diagnostic tests.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supportive of economic growth, for example facilitation of more production or government aid for growth	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
We will give the Comptroller and Auditor General a new role to oversee improvements in corporate governance within departments and agencies. We will subject Local Authorities to the same system of value for money scrutinizing under the direction of the Comptroller and Auditor General as applies in the rest of the Public Service.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of efficiency in government/administration, for example by restructuring civil service or improving bureaucracy	1not_entailment	manifesto	Governmental and Administrative Efficiency
Second, we must modernize the world's most powerful military to meet the new threats. Third, in addition to our military might, we must deploy all that is in America's arsenal -	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	1not_entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
We will help families by expanding free childcare from 15 to 25 hours per week for working parents of three and four-year-olds, paid for with an increase in the bank levy. We will also introduce a legal guarantee for parents of primary school children to access wraparound childcare from 8am to 6pm through their local primary school.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
Ensure that regulation of mobile phone content and services, which is presently a selfregulated industry, is brought under the remit of ComReg. This should ensure the more effective monitoring of mobile phone services (which are particularly popular among teenagers and young people) which at present are open to exploitation by unscrupulous operators.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy	1not_entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
provide urban micro-forests in all large open spaces within new residential areas and ensure that landscaping plans enhance biodiversity;	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
and supporting Welsh language communities, wherever they are. We will ensure that strategies are in place to promote Welsh language education and ensure employment of bilingual people so that these services can be provided across Wales.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
Retained all Defence camps and bases, and will continue to do so. Increasing defence spending by $535 million over the next four years, providing funding certainty for the NZDF.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	1not_entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
We will also fight for comprehensive federal non-discrimination protections for all LGBT Americans, to guarantee equal rights in areas such as housing, employment, public accommodations, credit, jury service, education, and federal funding. We will oppose all state efforts to discriminate against LGBT individuals, including legislation that restricts the right to access public spaces.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Our responsible approach to the changes required in response to the increasingly competitive international food market and the conservation challenge has been evident in our recent policy approach. For example, since 1999 we have linked any change in the salmon drift net policy to a fair compensation package for fishermen.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
It is our unshakeable belief that the government we are privileged to help lead is the stronger because it is a Coalition. And we are equally unshakeable in our belief that the team you see, together, before you today is the better team to take our nation forward over the next three years.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Political Authority
• Ensure there will be no nuclear weapons, nuclear-powered ships or nuclear power stations in New Zealand territory. • Promote the establishment of a world park in Antarctica, so that the continent can be permanently protected from mining and other environmental threats.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Our attitude to the natural world is epitomised by the fact that some circuses still tour with wild animals, including zebras, lions, snakes, tigers and camels. The Green Party will put policies in place that will stop us treating other species and the wider environment as a means to the satisfaction of humans only.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	1not_entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Families are no longer eligible for child tax credits for their third or subsequent child. Thousands of families in Scotland have already had their income cut	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
3. Better enable energy conservation and distributed generation through smart grid initiatives including: real time electricity pricing, limited fixed lines charges, and a fair price for surplus renewable electricity. New Zealand is starting from a remarkable position when it comes to energy.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics	1not_entailment	manifesto	Anti-Growth Economy: Positive
We will advance the ‘Be Accessible’ initiative and the New Zealand Disability Strategy to achieve a fully inclusive society. We will establish a national Māori advocacy service.	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions underprivileged minorities, for example handicapped, homosexuals or immigrants	1not_entailment	manifesto	Underprivileged Minority Groups
A Shorten Labor Government will help northern Australia build the tourism infrastructure it needs to harness the huge economic potential of the Asian tourism boom, creating jobs and driving growth in our regions for decades to come. Labor will allocate $1 billion from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to a Northern Australia Tourism Infrastructure Fund, to boost partnerships with the tourism sector and provide incentives for investment in new and upgraded tourism infrastructure across the north.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
community gardens for all schools, working on the environmental issues in their area	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	1not_entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Keep the budget in broad balance and fully within our commitments under the Stability & Growth Pact.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency	1not_entailment	manifesto	Economic Orthodoxy
-> Increased nurse scholarships to work in general practices. 130 Nurse Practitioners are now working across New Zealand.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
Sinn Féin believes that workers’ rights are basic requirements of a healthy economy and a just society. We aim to end exploitation and unsafe working conditions	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
We’ll fund these by supplying long-term partially-guaranteed housing bonds to investors who want to see their money put to use to solve the housing crisis. This will be in addition to existing community housing funding programmes.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
More than $90m is being invested in provincial centres National will complete the original Roads of National Significance and invest $10.5b to build 10 more	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
Support community-based mentoring programs to allow older Australians to engage with and provide a positive role model for younger people Treating people differently because of their age is not sustainable and will not be condoned by The Nationals.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy	0entailment	manifesto	Non-economic Demographic Groups
They are not on track to meet the UK’s climate targets and are dragging their feet on reducing the use of plastics.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
We will build on the Policing and Crime Act, which introduced better co-ordination of policing and fire and rescue services, with greater devolution of criminal justice responsibility and budgets to local commissioners. Prisons should be places of reform and rehabilitation, but we should always remember that incarceration is punishment for people who commit serious crimes.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Economic growth has been steady, averaging 2.75 per cent a year since 1997. Living standards are on average about 10 per cent higher in real terms than in 1997.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency	0entailment	manifesto	Economic Growth: Positive
The creation of a Palestinian state should resolve the issue of Palestinian refugees by allowing them to settle there, rather than in Israel. Furthermore, all understand that it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards peace and peaceful means of solving crises, for example in favour of negotiations and ending wars	1not_entailment	manifesto	Peace
Prioritize combat-trained and orientated military forces that are best able to contribute to national and regional security, and to United Nations and other international peacekeeping and peacemaking initiatives. Create a professional armed Coast Guard as a sub-service of the Navy, primarily tasked with non-military responsibilities such as Fisheries protection, SAR and Policing and Customs duties, allowing the Navy to focus on primary military tasks.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	1not_entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
Commonage/Hill Farmers: Fine Gael recognises that some farmers are working in challenging conditions. The ANC Scheme will invest €195m annually in areas of disadvantage.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
We will invest in Indian education from early childhood through college and career education. Democrats will significantly expand funding for the Bureau of Indian Education	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
Agricultural research and development is a sound investment A study by the Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations found agricultural research and development in Australia deliver outstanding returns of $11 to every $1 invested, making it a prudent and appropriate strategy for driving growth in the Australian economy.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
These changes will give workers more stability, and discourage unnecessary restructuring. In the case of large-scale redundancies, we will also fund union delegates to work with staff for 3-6 months to support them through the transition.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
I have never forgotten that when I was in Opposition, I never forget that - no intention of going back to it either! But the Labor Party put up some good ideas and they did occasionally in relation to economic change.	This example text from a political party manifesto mentions the speaker's competence to govern or other party's lack of such competence, or favourably mentions a strong/stable government	1not_entailment	manifesto	Political Authority
– which is why inequality has fallen, and child and pensioner poverty are down – and they will continue to do so.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Democrats recognize that the security of data is only becoming more vital across all threads of technological progress. That’s why we will work with our allies and partners to develop secure 5G networks	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	0entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
takeover funding for aged care This new National Health and Hospitals Network will also give hardworking doctors and nurses more say in the way their local health and hospital services are run, through Local Hospital Networks and new primary health care organisations.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion

The government’s proposal simply revives a weak body it abolished in 1994. -We will legislate to create a River Shannon agency, this will be done on a cost neutral basis through bringing together functions currently spread across different agencies.

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Australia needs to be actively engaged in international efforts to meet the global challenges that affect us all. At the heart of the Government’s foreign policy and national security approach lies the responsibility to protect and defend Australia's national interests.

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allow cities to hold plebiscites on directly elected mayors, reform planning laws to revitalise town and village centres across Ireland,

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• The road toll is coming down. • We’re investing $12.2 billion in state highways over the next 10 years.

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We must support students as they follow pathways which meet their needs. There must be no artificial barriers to learning in the complete education system of the future.

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to a strong workforce enjoying collectively agreed terms and conditions of employment. Across Europe there is a divergence between those who would promote a ‘race to the bottom’ in wages and employment standards,

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Women continue to be paid less than men – in fact, the current gender pay gap of 17.9 per cent is the highest it’s been for two decades. Women are disproportionately affected by unfair tax breaks in the superannuation system.

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Combining payments into one, simpler scheme and raising the point at which the means test starts from $33,000 to $50,000. For a typical middle Australian family, this means an extra $70-80 a week.

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Democrats believe America’s alliances are an irreplaceable cornerstone of our national security that should be cultivated, not cast away. Our allies offer an enormous strategic advantage that our rivals can’t match.

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Restoring maintenance grants for postgraduate students; Progressively increase funding to achieve EU average funding levels;

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The reality is that dairy is only 48 per cent of irrigated land – and with more water security many farmers will be able to convert to land uses like horticulture Farmers have to comply with regional council rules about nutrient losses from their farms

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• opening societies to commerce and investment; •enhancing public health in countries afflicted by epidemics and pandemics like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis;

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The Coalition has also strengthened laws to help our agencies to monitor, investigate, arrest and prosecute home-grown violent extremists and returning foreign fighters. This includes:The ability to arrest terrorism suspects on lower thresholds (several recent arrests to prevent terrorist attacks would not have been possible without this);

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While 60% of farm produce is exported, the 40% that stays in Australia forms the daily dietary intake of the Australian population. Farmers occupy a staggering 60% of the Australian landmass and over 94% of them are proactive in natural resource management

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Nearly half of all Kiwi workers got no increase in their payrate last year. Wages are falling behind for far too many working families.

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Put the freedom back into our Freedom of Information laws Anti-corruption commissions at the state level have revealed now infamous instances of corruption, illegal donations and undue influence of the corporate sector in Australian politics.

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and enforce stricter rules around the advertising of junk food and levels of salt in food.

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Create creative enterprise zones to grow and regenerate the cultural output of areas across the UK. Examine the available funding and planning rules for live music venues and the grassroots music sector, protecting venues from further closures.

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Garda training will be enhanced in key areas including: firearms training, driver training, legal training, urban crowd control, traffic management, human rights, domestic violence and sexual offences. This will include shared training with members of the PSNI.

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It must be stronger, faster, better armed, and never again stretched so thin. John Kerry, John Edwards and the Democratic Party will send a clear message to every man and woman in our armed forces: We guarantee that you will always be the best-led, best-equipped and most respected fighting force in the world.

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Under the Liberals, Western Australians have been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises. Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to Family Tax Benefits and cuts to pensions.

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Labor has delivered strong protections for conditions like overtime and penalty rates that can’t be stripped away. There is a strong and independent umpire in the Fair Work Commission, we have implemented a balanced unfair dismissal system and flexibilities to help balance work and family life

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Until that happens we will seek equality law reforms to ensure same-sex couples have equal pension rights and protected characteristics are expanded to ensure all LGBTI people are fully protected from discrimination and harassment.

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We will support aid funding designed to improve critical infrastructure and build economic development in programme countries, whilst maintaining existing commitments. We will examine the potential that exists from the expansion in spending to target aid in a more innovative way,

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The Government can also implement sector specific policies to cut emissions in electricity, transport, industrial processes, waste, and forestry. We need cuts of 28 Megatonnes (Mt) below 2015 levels in order to meet a 40 percent target.

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We renew our call for replacing “family planning” programs for teens with sexual risk avoidance education that sets abstinence until marriage as the responsible and respected standard of behavior. That approach — the only one always effective against premarital pregnancy and sexually-transmitted disease — empowers teens to achieve optimal health outcomes.

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Cut to VAT Rate: We will reduce the 13.5% VAT rate to 12% for a period of two years which will benefit tourism businesses. Jobs Tax Cut: Fine Gael will halve Employers PRSI on jobs paying up to €356 per week for two years.

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strengthening the supply reduction effort and criminal assets seizures, and reducing the flow of drugs to our prisons. Labour wants to build a modern and effective Garda force, where Gardaí work in communities they know, serving people they know.

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Enforce all workers’ rights to trade union representation at work – so that all workers can be supported when negotiating with their employer. Abolish employment tribunal fees – so that people have access to justice.

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Raise awareness of unconscious bias when it comes to gender and employment issues, and help businesses realise it does exist. Unconscious bias based on stereotypical views about gender and leadership can negatively influence decisions about the recruitment and career progression of women leaders.

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Support GPs to come together to collectively provide services such as out-of-norma l-open i ng-hours appointments. Use innovation funding to promote GP-led multidisciplinary health and care hubs, including mobile services to keep people out of hospital.

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International experience drawn from the USA and UK indicates that Community courts can reduce re-offending levels and help ensure that communities that suffer from crime receive redress. They bring persons charged with low level crimes to justice in the area where the incidents occurred, thereby producing greater efficiency, visibility and accountability.

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The fact that it is a 'domestic dispute' should not be a factor. • Consider extending the principles of die Children, Young Persons and their Families Act to young adults, to compel young offenders and their families to confront the real effect of their offending,

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Australia needs to be actively engaged in international efforts to meet the global challenges that affect us all. At the heart of the Government’s foreign policy and national security approach lies the responsibility to protect and defend Australia's national interests.

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Consumers have been given a fairer go after Labor introduced the Australian Consumer Law which gives consumers the same rights wherever they live in Australia, gets rid of unfair contract terms and imposes heavy penalties if a salesperson ignores a visible ‘do not knock’ sign on a front door At the supermarket consumers can now look at similar grocery products sold in different weights or quantities and work out which one represents the best value for money so they can get the best deal at the checkout.

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Produce a national workforce strategy, ensuring that we never again experience a shortage in the numbers of GPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other professionals that the N HS needs. In government, we fought tirelessly to reduce the historic inequality between the way physical and mental health are treated in the NHS and are proud of the strides forward we made.

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Under Labor, medicines will be more affordable. A Shorten Labor Government will ensure that pregnant women in need of residential drug treatment to manage their addiction have better access to services.

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• A balanced budget followed by surpluses. By the year 2000 National aims to have been running budget surpluses for some years.

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Introduce a greater range of non-custodial sentences such as the confiscation of property, larger and long term reparation payments and fines. Implement short, sharp custodial sentences, with dedicated, stipulated, supervised and monitored work.

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 Allocate funding to provide appropriate English classes for migrants to help them participate in civil society;  Facilitate and support ethnic communities to initiate targeted programmes to educate their youth about their cultural roots and traditions;

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We know that our rights online are being trampled, as government has given law enforcement and spy agencies free reign over the internet. Australian Internet Service Providers are now required by law to retain data on their users, which law enforcement and government agencies may access at any time, with no judicial oversight.

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In a Democratic Administration, that will change. Too many of our nation's finest troops have died in attacks, because tens of thousands were deployed to Iraq without the best bulletproof vests, and there is a shortage of armored vehicles on the ground.

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• We will introduce a rate relief scheme for start-up companies who set up in town centres and other neglected areas specified by the local authority. This incentive will be for up to two years in order to help the business finds its feet and get going.

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By halving the deficit, we have helped to restore confidence to the economy. By maintaining fiscal discipline, we have helped keep mortgage rates lower than they otherwise would be.

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Only by shifting the balance of power back towards workers will we achieve decent wages, security and dignity at work. The next Labour government will transform people’s lives for the better through the biggest extension of workers’ rights in history.

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Our work to protect the Great Barrier Reef resulted in the World Heritage Committee declaring last July that Australia was a global role model for the management of World Heritage properties. The Turnbull Government will double renewable energy in Australia over the next four years.

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Since the policy was introduced in 2010, no one has been convicted of a third strike offence. Claims by opponents that the policy would result in a sharp rise in the prison population have proven false.

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and prohibits discrimination in health care based on gender. We will address the discrimination and barriers that inhibit meaningful access to reproductive health care services, including those based on gender, sexuality, race, income, disability, and other factors.

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* Gang rape, child rape, and rape committed in the course of another felony deserve, at the least, mandatory life imprisonment. * We oppose the granting of parole to dangerous or repeat felons.

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Treatment of chronic disease currently account for two thirds of emergency admissions through A&E and 60% of total bed days. Labour’s plans to provide treatment for the most prevalent chronic diseases within the community will go a way towards alleviating this.

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 Provide targeted funding for research into didymo with the intention of exterminating it from our rivers;  Develop a rapid response unit within Biosecurity New Zealand to respond to future reported potential threats similar to didymo with the mandate to immediately ‘close’ a waterway from public use.

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The Government's 'human health standard' for freshwater in the Framework requires rivers to be clean enough for people to boat and wade in them without getting sick, but does not require rivers to be safe for swimming. Local government is also dissatisfied.

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Strong trade unions are the best and most effective way to enforce rights at work. Labour will also introduce a new, unified Workers’ Protection Agency to enforce workplace rights,

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We will seek industry support to finance and develop a range of e-learning initiatives, such as: Learning Lighthouses: A pilot programme, developing ‘learning lighthouses’ in a number of schools where students are equipped with an iPod touch, iPad, laptop or tablet pc.

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Families are the cornerstone of our culture - the building blocks of a strong society. In families, children learn values and ideals, as well as the basic lessons that get them started on a lifelong path of education.

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The United Kingdom Government is investing in a number of initiatives and research support. Notably in June 2013, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced UK businesses will be given a £14. 7 million boost to develop 3D printing projects.

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ACT will make sure that punishment fits the crime and that there is truth in sentencing.

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We support establishing a Congressional task force to gather findings on voting rights in the territories, and recommend changes to Congress to allow for the full and equal voting rights of U.S. citizens who are residents of the territories in federal elections,

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• work with farming groups to find an improved means of meeting livestock valuation requirements. • improve industry training (see Employment above)

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Invest $50 million towards a Mobile Black Spot Fund Mobile phone coverage is an essential form of connectivity, and can be even more important in rural and remote New Zealand, where it has benefits for public safety as well as the ability to help grow productivity in our regions.

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and increase trust in our institutions. Our priorities in the next parliament will be: Creating a better democracy with a fair voting system in local government and Westminster, with votes at 16 and preventing evasion of constituency election spending limits.

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Impose significant penalties on employers who discourage workers from joining unions. Immediately abolish the 90 day trial period for new employees.

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We will reform mandatory minimum sentences and close private prisons and detention centers. Research and evidence, rather than slogans and sound bites, must guide criminal justice policies.

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Expanding the role of nurses in cancer care. Investing an extra $11 million to deliver more colonoscopies and improve waiting times for diagnostic tests.

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We will give the Comptroller and Auditor General a new role to oversee improvements in corporate governance within departments and agencies. We will subject Local Authorities to the same system of value for money scrutinizing under the direction of the Comptroller and Auditor General as applies in the rest of the Public Service.

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Second, we must modernize the world's most powerful military to meet the new threats. Third, in addition to our military might, we must deploy all that is in America's arsenal -

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We will help families by expanding free childcare from 15 to 25 hours per week for working parents of three and four-year-olds, paid for with an increase in the bank levy. We will also introduce a legal guarantee for parents of primary school children to access wraparound childcare from 8am to 6pm through their local primary school.

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Ensure that regulation of mobile phone content and services, which is presently a selfregulated industry, is brought under the remit of ComReg. This should ensure the more effective monitoring of mobile phone services (which are particularly popular among teenagers and young people) which at present are open to exploitation by unscrupulous operators.

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provide urban micro-forests in all large open spaces within new residential areas and ensure that landscaping plans enhance biodiversity;

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and supporting Welsh language communities, wherever they are. We will ensure that strategies are in place to promote Welsh language education and ensure employment of bilingual people so that these services can be provided across Wales.

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Retained all Defence camps and bases, and will continue to do so. Increasing defence spending by $535 million over the next four years, providing funding certainty for the NZDF.

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We will also fight for comprehensive federal non-discrimination protections for all LGBT Americans, to guarantee equal rights in areas such as housing, employment, public accommodations, credit, jury service, education, and federal funding. We will oppose all state efforts to discriminate against LGBT individuals, including legislation that restricts the right to access public spaces.

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Our responsible approach to the changes required in response to the increasingly competitive international food market and the conservation challenge has been evident in our recent policy approach. For example, since 1999 we have linked any change in the salmon drift net policy to a fair compensation package for fishermen.

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It is our unshakeable belief that the government we are privileged to help lead is the stronger because it is a Coalition. And we are equally unshakeable in our belief that the team you see, together, before you today is the better team to take our nation forward over the next three years.

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• Ensure there will be no nuclear weapons, nuclear-powered ships or nuclear power stations in New Zealand territory. • Promote the establishment of a world park in Antarctica, so that the continent can be permanently protected from mining and other environmental threats.

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Environmental Protection

Our attitude to the natural world is epitomised by the fact that some circuses still tour with wild animals, including zebras, lions, snakes, tigers and camels. The Green Party will put policies in place that will stop us treating other species and the wider environment as a means to the satisfaction of humans only.

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Environmental Protection

Families are no longer eligible for child tax credits for their third or subsequent child. Thousands of families in Scotland have already had their income cut

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Welfare State Expansion

3. Better enable energy conservation and distributed generation through smart grid initiatives including: real time electricity pricing, limited fixed lines charges, and a fair price for surplus renewable electricity. New Zealand is starting from a remarkable position when it comes to energy.

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Anti-Growth Economy: Positive

We will advance the ‘Be Accessible’ initiative and the New Zealand Disability Strategy to achieve a fully inclusive society. We will establish a national Māori advocacy service.

This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions underprivileged minorities, for example handicapped, homosexuals or immigrants

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Underprivileged Minority Groups

A Shorten Labor Government will help northern Australia build the tourism infrastructure it needs to harness the huge economic potential of the Asian tourism boom, creating jobs and driving growth in our regions for decades to come. Labor will allocate $1 billion from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to a Northern Australia Tourism Infrastructure Fund, to boost partnerships with the tourism sector and provide incentives for investment in new and upgraded tourism infrastructure across the north.

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

community gardens for all schools, working on the environmental issues in their area

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Environmental Protection

Keep the budget in broad balance and fully within our commitments under the Stability & Growth Pact.

This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency

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Economic Orthodoxy

-> Increased nurse scholarships to work in general practices. 130 Nurse Practitioners are now working across New Zealand.

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Welfare State Expansion

Sinn Féin believes that workers’ rights are basic requirements of a healthy economy and a just society. We aim to end exploitation and unsafe working conditions

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Labour Groups: Positive

We’ll fund these by supplying long-term partially-guaranteed housing bonds to investors who want to see their money put to use to solve the housing crisis. This will be in addition to existing community housing funding programmes.

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Welfare State Expansion

More than $90m is being invested in provincial centres National will complete the original Roads of National Significance and invest $10.5b to build 10 more

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

Support community-based mentoring programs to allow older Australians to engage with and provide a positive role model for younger people Treating people differently because of their age is not sustainable and will not be condoned by The Nationals.

This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy

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Non-economic Demographic Groups

They are not on track to meet the UK’s climate targets and are dragging their feet on reducing the use of plastics.

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Environmental Protection

We will build on the Policing and Crime Act, which introduced better co-ordination of policing and fire and rescue services, with greater devolution of criminal justice responsibility and budgets to local commissioners. Prisons should be places of reform and rehabilitation, but we should always remember that incarceration is punishment for people who commit serious crimes.

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Law and Order: Positive

Economic growth has been steady, averaging 2.75 per cent a year since 1997. Living standards are on average about 10 per cent higher in real terms than in 1997.

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Economic Growth: Positive

The creation of a Palestinian state should resolve the issue of Palestinian refugees by allowing them to settle there, rather than in Israel. Furthermore, all understand that it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of final status negotiations will be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949.

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards peace and peaceful means of solving crises, for example in favour of negotiations and ending wars

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Peace

Prioritize combat-trained and orientated military forces that are best able to contribute to national and regional security, and to United Nations and other international peacekeeping and peacemaking initiatives. Create a professional armed Coast Guard as a sub-service of the Navy, primarily tasked with non-military responsibilities such as Fisheries protection, SAR and Policing and Customs duties, allowing the Navy to focus on primary military tasks.

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Military: Positive

Commonage/Hill Farmers: Fine Gael recognises that some farmers are working in challenging conditions. The ANC Scheme will invest €195m annually in areas of disadvantage.

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

We will invest in Indian education from early childhood through college and career education. Democrats will significantly expand funding for the Bureau of Indian Education

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Education Expansion

Agricultural research and development is a sound investment A study by the Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations found agricultural research and development in Australia deliver outstanding returns of $11 to every $1 invested, making it a prudent and appropriate strategy for driving growth in the Australian economy.

This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

These changes will give workers more stability, and discourage unnecessary restructuring. In the case of large-scale redundancies, we will also fund union delegates to work with staff for 3-6 months to support them through the transition.

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Labour Groups: Positive

I have never forgotten that when I was in Opposition, I never forget that - no intention of going back to it either! But the Labor Party put up some good ideas and they did occasionally in relation to economic change.

This example text from a political party manifesto mentions the speaker's competence to govern or other party's lack of such competence, or favourably mentions a strong/stable government

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Political Authority

– which is why inequality has fallen, and child and pensioner poverty are down – and they will continue to do so.

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Equality: Positive

Democrats recognize that the security of data is only becoming more vital across all threads of technological progress. That’s why we will work with our allies and partners to develop secure 5G networks

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

takeover funding for aged care This new National Health and Hospitals Network will also give hardworking doctors and nurses more say in the way their local health and hospital services are run, through Local Hospital Networks and new primary health care organisations.

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing

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Welfare State Expansion