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Repealing the European Communities Act (1972) should be the first, not the last step in the leaving process. There is no legal or moral obligation to use Article 50; we have the legal right to withdraw from the EU unilaterally.	This example text from a political party manifesto negatively mentions the EU or European Community	1not_entailment	manifesto	European Community/Union: Negative
City Authorities will be established for the other larger cities in the country, and Regional Authorities will be established for different regions of the country.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Decentralization
At this time, 97% of published scientific papers support the view that human activity is warming the climate, largely through the extraction of stored fossil fuels and that such warming has a high likelihood of resulting in adverse consequences. This high level of scientific agreement is very unusual and other debates that have ultimately been resolved into widespread agreement have generally achieved a considerably lower level of scientific consensus.	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
We will also give the Competition and Markets Authority enhanced powers to tackle consumer rip-offs and bad business practices. We recognise that water bills can be a major source of financial pressure, so will extend the water rebate for those in the South West.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
This will deliver fibre-to-the-premises to up to two million homes and businesses during the initial build that would otherwise get Malcolm Turnbull’s second-rate copper version. Second, a Shorten Labor Government will commission Infrastructure Australia, with input from relevant experts, to manage the development of a plan that outlines how and when the parts of Australia left with Mr Turnbull’s second-rate NBN should be transitioned to fibre-to-the-premises.	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
paying special attention to the needs of children and young adults; taking care of veterans and the aged;	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions non-economic demographic groups like women, students or specific age groups	1not_entailment	manifesto	Non-economic Demographic Groups
We will introduce an Arts Pupil Premium to every primary school in England – a £160 million annual boost for schools to ensure creative and arts education is embedded in secondary education, and providing a pathway to grow our thriving creative sector.	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	Education Expansion
establish minimum employment standards for trainees and apprentices. ensure that relevant training and skills development is made available to all workers, including apprentices, trainees, part-time and casual employees, without loss of pay.	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
Democrats will partner with farmers to make the American agriculture sector the first in the world to achieve net-zero emissions, opening up new sources of income for farmers in the process.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
The Māori economy is growing strongly Getting Kaikoura businesses back on their feet after this year’s quake	This example text from a political party manifesto is supportive of economic growth, for example facilitation of more production or government aid for growth	1not_entailment	manifesto	Economic Growth: Positive
80% of original forest cover has been removed and 90% of wetland* destroyed. I I% of the world's endangered bird species live here.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
• 1000 extra homes will be financed or built each year. • State rental housing will be maintained at not less than 70,000 homes	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
Democrats know that Americans’ right to vote is sacred and fundamental. We believe that we must protect Americans’ right to vote,	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions democracy or democratic procedures or institutions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Democracy
Employers who wish to back British workers and give local young people a chance on the first rung of the career ladder should not face the threat of legal action, as they presently do. UKIP will make Gordon Brown’s British Jobs for British workers plausible, and meaningful in law.	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
Investing a record $400m in freshwater clean-ups Introducing new standards for ecological and human health that limit nutrients and E-coli in waterways	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	Environmental Protection
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 positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
$85 million to upgrade Thompsons Road, opening up industrial areas in Melbourne’s southeast. $67 million to build the O’Herns Road upgrade, improving freight movements through industrial areas.	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 can future-proof the region and make Christchurch a liveable, accessible, and beautiful city. To ensure the protection of the last remaining Maui's dolphins, the Green Party will prohibit fishing methods lethal to Maui's and all new oil, gas and mineral mining throughout the West Coast North Island Marine Mammal Sanctuary.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Australians as global citizens have a duty of care to manage our unique natural environment and its resources, to ensure their ongoing sustainability for future generations, and to help protect the ecological integrity of our planet. the precautionary principle must be adopted in order to secure the continued availability of the resources of the planet for present and future generations.	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 majority of New Zealanders want the security of free locally available health services -paid for by taxes" Our emphasis is on providing a service.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard have burned through almost $200 billion worth of excessive Commonwealth government spending. Last year’s deficit was initially expected to be $12.3 billion but it turned out to be $43.4 billion – a $30+ billion blow-out!	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
Democrats will increase engagement with American Indians/Alaska Natives living outside of tribal communities. Democrats also support efforts for self-governance and self-determination of Native Hawaiians.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
Following a vote to leave, we have two legal options: We repeal the European Communities Act 1972 and leave immediately	This example text from a political party manifesto negatively mentions the EU or European Community	1not_entailment	manifesto	European Community/Union: Negative
Democrats will increase engagement with American Indians/Alaska Natives living outside of tribal communities. Democrats also support efforts for self-governance and self-determination of Native Hawaiians.	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages	1not_entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
Our nation's future is fundamentally linked to our neighbors in the Western Hemisphere. Republicans share President Bush's vision of the Americas as a fully democratic hemisphere, working together to achieve representative democracy, security, and market-based development.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards particular countries	1not_entailment	manifesto	Foreign Special Relationships: Positive
Implicit in the notion of social mobility is the idea that poverty and inequality are acceptable provided some people can climb the social ladder. Social justice, on the other hand, demands that we end poverty, reduce inequality and create a society in which the conditions for a fulfilling life are available to everyone.	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	Equality: Positive
To ensure greater fairness and transparency in remuneration for the Australian Defence Force, a Shorten Labor Government will reform Defence’s Workplace Remuneration Arrangement and the means by which ADF pay and conditions are determined. Unlike most employees, ADF personnel are not legally entitled to cooperatively negotiate their pay, conditions and terms of employment.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Plaid Cymru recognises the essential work of local government in providing vital services to the community From child protection to economic development, from the maintenance of highways to education, it is Local Authorities that are instrumental in delivering a significant range of services.	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	Decentralization
Under National, 35,000 more children are living in severe poverty. National's inaction over child poverty stands in stark contrast to its decision to find $4 billion to cut the taxes of the wealthiest 10 percent of New Zealanders.	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
By the same date, all major roads and main line trains will enjoy full and uninterrupted mobile phone signal, alongside guaranteed WiFi internet service on all such trains. We will continue to reléase more spectrum from public sector use to allow greater private sector access and begin the roll-out of a new 5G network, providing gigaspeed connection to your smart phone.	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
Training is currently available but it is not mandatory for Gardaí at present. Labour will introduce mandatory training on sexual violence for all trainee Gardaí.	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
The Abbott-Turnbull Government’s savage cuts to the national broadcaster made the problem worse, contributing to the ABC’s decision to cut its regular broadcasts of women’s sport including the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). The $21 million in funding Labor will provide to the ABC will increase coverage of women’s sport on both television and digital platforms by approximately 500 live hours over the next four years.	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	Culture: Positive
Labour’s ambition is to build not just a knowledge economy, but a knowledge society. Education is at the heart of a more cohesive, more equal and more successful society,	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
Implement a levy on nitrate pollution to help protect our rivers, lakes and aquifers, which will raise around $136.5 million in the first year. This will fund the programmes listed above, and an additional $20 million a year for freshwater clean-up projects.	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
− Provide all schools with cost-effective access to the latest teaching and learning resources. The N4L will help schools work together and share their knowledge for the benefit of their pupils.	This example text from a political party manifesto is favourable towards supply side economic policies supporting businesses, for example for incentives like subsidies or tax breaks	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
UKIP will reserve postal votes only for those who can show a genuine need. Otherwise, voting must be done at polling stations.	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	Democracy
Closing the gender pay gap. We will require all large and medium size companies to carry out equal pay audits and redress any inequality uncovered both in terms of equal pay for equal 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	1not_entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
and reducing the length of time patients stay in hospital at least to European averages (for the age structure of the population) We will guarantee that all patients will have access to all publicly-funded beds in every public hospital, starting at co-location campuses.	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
and negative treatment of older people, including discrimination against them on the grounds of age. Continue to promote gender equality as a priority for government.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: 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 is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
The Green Party is a voice against poverty even when it’s not trendy. The Green Party believes in a fair go for everyone, no matter what side of the tracks you’re from.	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
We will continue to tackle all the bureaucracy of Whitehall that clogs the arteries of government. We will end taxpayer-funded six-figure payoffs for the best paid public sector workers.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Governmental and Administrative Efficiency
nominate Australia‟s qualifying ancient forests for listing on the National and/or World Heritage registers. abolish Regional Forest Agreements and replace the Commonwealth Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002 to ensure that forests, plantations and the wood productions industry are treated equally with other activities under environmental law.	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
* effective early intervention. * giving police the tools they need to do their job	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
$7 million to assist women with breast cancer. in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer. $1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
The Green Party will make aquifers a matter of national importance to protect our springs, groundwater and underground water sources. This Members’ Bill will keep our water from underground sources safe from pollution, contamination, and over-extraction.	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 opportunities for the agricultural sector are enormous. We sit on the edge of the strongest growing region in the world, we have a developed agriculture sector with sound prospects for expansion, we have food safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental credentials that are world-class and we have a well-educated and skilled workforce.	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	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
This will drop to four months by December 2014. Speed up cancer care.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
The Māori economy is growing strongly Getting Kaikoura businesses back on their feet after this year’s quake	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	Economic Growth: Positive
− Upgrading the Steyr rifles with new sighting systems and other equipment. − Securing new light machine guns, sniper rifles, large calibre rifles for long range combat, pistols, shotguns and grenade launchers.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
In the labour market, minimum standards for people at work offer dignity and self-esteem. Regulation should be introduced, where it is necessary, in a light-touch way.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
National's focus is on providing modern learning environments that meet the needs of 21st century students. We have invested over $1 billion connecting schools to ultra-fast broadband which means students anywhere in New Zealand can have access to the best teachers and online resources in the world.	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	Education Expansion
When the Government returns to sufficient budget surplus, and can contribute genuine savings rather than borrowing, National will resume contributions to the New Zealand Super Fund. New Zealand’s longstanding reliance on foreign debt is its biggest vulnerability.	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
Labour will change how politics is funded, banning donations from tax avoiders and tax evaders, and closing loopholes that allow the use of shell companies to funnel dark money into politics.	This example text from a political party manifesto is negative towards political corruption or abuse of political/bureaucratic power	1not_entailment	manifesto	Political Corruption
• Merge departments and other agencies, where those changes have the potential to improve the direction, focus and results of the public sector. National has a high threshold for structural change.	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
and upgrading existing production sites. We will ensure that new technologies aren’t just invented here, but are engineered, manufactured and exported from here.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
prioritise and safeguard public funding for our national artistic and cultural institutions. support and adequately resource the Australia Council as the principal independent body for policy development and administration of arts grants programs.	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
so as to ensure that they are not discriminated against. We will ensure equal tax treatment for couples in civil unions	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	Equality: Positive
Fine Gael will support the expansion of our regional airports, particularly in assisting them to increase the range of services they can offer, through strategic investments in infrastructure,	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
reflecting the partnership between Māori as tāngata whenua and the Crown. The government in exercising its kāwanatanga or governance has an obligation to also honour and support the partnership and ensure that Māori retain rangatiratanga or self-determination.	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages	1not_entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
All corporate donations to politicians and to political parties should be banned. Extend the scope of the Freedom of Information Act, require political lobbyists to be publicly registered, and introduce legal protection for whistleblowers.	This example text from a political party manifesto is negative towards political corruption or abuse of political/bureaucratic power	1not_entailment	manifesto	Political Corruption
Remove barriers to hormone treatments for transgender and gender diverse young people Ensure the rights of intersex people are respected and protected	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	Equality: Positive
Without browsing, slow growing replacement larger trees will be progressively crowded and shaded out by fast growing undergrowth and over time the forest will die. Sustainable populations of browsing quadrupeds are essential to the ongoing health and regeneration of our forests.	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
Ensure that workers are protected from unreasonable employer demands on their non-work time. Monitor the health of workers for known harms of ICT.	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	Labour Groups: Positive
and the remainder is owned by the private sector. The best example of the mixed ownership model is Air New Zealand.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of a free market economy and capitalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Free Market Economy
We will ensure that Te Reo Me Ona Tikanga Maori is an integral part of the school curriculum. • Pay close attention to the recruitment, retention and promotion of Maori teachers to ensure their input is not lost or taken for granted.	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages	1not_entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
Should all these institutions and policies fail, we recognise it will be necessary to consider military interventions to protect ourselves and fulfil our international obligations.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
and promote equalities, we will: Campaign to reduce intolerance, including anti-Semitism, and hate crimes alongside organisations such as Show Racism the Red Card, the Anne Frank Trust UK, and Kick It Out.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Labour:  Allowed power prices to skyrocket by 72 per cent in nine years. Under National they’ve gone up a modest 13 per cent.	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	Political Authority
Provide the right to unpaid parental leave for both parents up to the child’s third birthday, similar to that available in Germany, with appropriate requirements for providing notice to employers Introduce a ‘childcare subsidy’, where the state pays part of the cost of childcare for children under three before they are eligible for a pre-school place.	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	Welfare State Expansion
• Reaffirm our commitment to lower teacher pupil ratios. • Reinstate compulsory registration for school teachers.	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	Education Expansion
For regional Australia, small road bridges have great economic significance, allowing trucks to move goods and produce on to the national highway system and to shipping ports. The Nationals will ensure that funding is allocated in partnership with local councils and State governments to repair or replace bridges no longer capable of carrying heavy vehicles.	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
Ensuring special needs support is spread equitably throughout the country through the Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour by creating 40 clusters across New Zealand. Invested $145 million in Positive Behaviour for Learning programmes in schools - to support parents, teachers and schools to address problem behaviour, improve children's wellbeing and increase educational achievement.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
Labour want to increase our debt by $11b over the next four years. And they’ve allocated almost all of the cash so their unrealistic budgets will lead to even more borrowing and higher interest rates for businesses and families	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
and the sustainable use of energy in transport. Introduce a biofuels obligation scheme by 2009.	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	Anti-Growth Economy: Positive
D.N.A. and Forensic Science - The Progressive Democrats will provide for a comprehensive DNA and Forensic Science Service for the State including the construction of a new Forensic Science Laboratory which was recently announced. Criminal Assets Bureau	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
They also improve public safety, break the cycle of re-offending by addressing the problems, addictions, mental illness, lack of job skills etc., presented by some low level offenders. -We will introduce a system of Community Courts within the District Court system that will be neighbourhood focused, specifically addressing problems of particular communities by targeting ‘quality of life’ crimes such as drug possession, public order offences, petty theft, prostitution and vandalism.	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
We support increased employee representation on company boards, believing that this can help bolster longterm decisionmaking and improve industrial relations. We will urge the UK government to consult on how best to deliver such an increase.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Corporatism/Mixed Economy
A fair price on carbon will also support green investment. The Bank will offer the necessary expertise to facilitate the redirection of significant amounts of private sector capital into the nascent cleantech sector in New Zealand.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics	1not_entailment	manifesto	Anti-Growth Economy: Positive
Record investment in transport Delivering the Roads of National Significance – our safest and most efficient roads	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
National Standards are helping identify children who are falling behind. We will use the results to better target extra support for those children who need it	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
The return on investment can already be felt, with the NZ Transport Agency measuring travel time savings on sections of the Waikato Expressway, the Christchurch Southern Motorway and Victoria Park Tunnel. Turned the first sod on Transmission Gully, north of Wellington – a project 95 years in the making.	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	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
and better support those entities that voluntary protect land and resources in private ownership. Rationalise pastoral leases where grazing exists to promote ecologically sustainable land use, with special attention to 'protected natural areas’.	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
Insurance costs for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders went up following the introduction of hospital charges. If National is re-elected, they will go up again.	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 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 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
Reduce the working week without loss of pay and create tens of thousands of jobs by sharing out the work.	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	Labour Groups: Positive
We will lift the incomes of the poorest families by increasing child-based payments to children in beneficiary families. We'll mitigate the impact of poverty by providing, on site at school, the health and welfare services that children need to prevent the symptoms of poverty getting in the way of their learning.	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
Better mainstream services for Indigenous Australians. Many success stories have seen Indigenous Australians gain access to the same services as others in society, establish long-term employment and conduct happy family lives	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	Underprivileged Minority Groups
including maintaining the ongoing investment in the training and equipment needs of the Naval Service, ensuring modern headquarters and administrative buildings and maintaining the eight-ship flotilla.	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
Our candidates have pledged to change that; Support the growth of Northern Ireland’s reserve and cadet forces; Vote to ensure UK Defence Spending meets the NATO Target of 2% of national GDP;	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
This will ensure that our farmers are not forced to operate under more restrictive and more expensive rules than farmers elsewhere within the EU, and will therefore be more able to compete fairly in European markets.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Fianna Fáil is committed to ensuring that Ireland has a world-class military organisation with the personnel, equipment and resources necessary to fulfil the tasks assigned to them at home at abroad. Prepare a second White Paper on Defence for the period 2011- 2020.	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
The Nationals support an Australia wide curriculum that has emphasis on the three R’s and also includes citizenship education, lifestyle training and health. We support the concept of performance measures, with those schools that are found to be falling behind securing financial and/or skills support to bring them up to the national standard.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
and to establish a tolerant and inclusive environment for all their pupils. We will remove schools’ exemption from the bar on harassment in these areas	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
We will re-establish regional Government Offices to make central government more attuned to our English regions, to support our regional investments,	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Decentralization
Introduce and pass tougher consumer credit laws announced by the National-led Government, in order to target loan sharks and protect unwary consumers. Work to increase the knowledge and skills of potential investors.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
promoted Australia’s interests at the United Nations Security Council, playing a lead role in the international response to the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine opened eight new diplomatic missions and Austrade posts around the world – the single largest expansion of our overseas presence in 40 years	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
Labor will continue to adopt a constructive and bipartisan approach to Australia’s national security, because there is no place for political partisanship when it comes to the safety and security of our nation and our fellow Australians. Labor acknowledges the pivotal role that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) plays in defending Australia and our national interests.	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages	0entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
Significantly increase native broad leaf species according to RIO 2000 and implement a Timber Policy that ensures timbers and wood-based products used in public buildings come from responsibly managed forests. Labour in government will bring forward a National Coastal Zone Management Plan.	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
Reorganise a Capital Investment programme around the Smarter Travel Policy, recognising that Transport 21 has been based on undeliverable economic growth projections. Prioritise investment in public transport over roads by a ratio of 3:1.	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

Repealing the European Communities Act (1972) should be the first, not the last step in the leaving process. There is no legal or moral obligation to use Article 50; we have the legal right to withdraw from the EU unilaterally.

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City Authorities will be established for the other larger cities in the country, and Regional Authorities will be established for different regions of the country.

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At this time, 97% of published scientific papers support the view that human activity is warming the climate, largely through the extraction of stored fossil fuels and that such warming has a high likelihood of resulting in adverse consequences. This high level of scientific agreement is very unusual and other debates that have ultimately been resolved into widespread agreement have generally achieved a considerably lower level of scientific consensus.

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We will also give the Competition and Markets Authority enhanced powers to tackle consumer rip-offs and bad business practices. We recognise that water bills can be a major source of financial pressure, so will extend the water rebate for those in the South West.

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This will deliver fibre-to-the-premises to up to two million homes and businesses during the initial build that would otherwise get Malcolm Turnbull’s second-rate copper version. Second, a Shorten Labor Government will commission Infrastructure Australia, with input from relevant experts, to manage the development of a plan that outlines how and when the parts of Australia left with Mr Turnbull’s second-rate NBN should be transitioned to fibre-to-the-premises.

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paying special attention to the needs of children and young adults; taking care of veterans and the aged;

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We will introduce an Arts Pupil Premium to every primary school in England – a £160 million annual boost for schools to ensure creative and arts education is embedded in secondary education, and providing a pathway to grow our thriving creative sector.

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establish minimum employment standards for trainees and apprentices. ensure that relevant training and skills development is made available to all workers, including apprentices, trainees, part-time and casual employees, without loss of pay.

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Democrats will partner with farmers to make the American agriculture sector the first in the world to achieve net-zero emissions, opening up new sources of income for farmers in the process.

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The Māori economy is growing strongly Getting Kaikoura businesses back on their feet after this year’s quake

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80% of original forest cover has been removed and 90% of wetland* destroyed. I I% of the world's endangered bird species live here.

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• 1000 extra homes will be financed or built each year. • State rental housing will be maintained at not less than 70,000 homes

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Democrats know that Americans’ right to vote is sacred and fundamental. We believe that we must protect Americans’ right to vote,

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Employers who wish to back British workers and give local young people a chance on the first rung of the career ladder should not face the threat of legal action, as they presently do. UKIP will make Gordon Brown’s British Jobs for British workers plausible, and meaningful in law.

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Investing a record $400m in freshwater clean-ups Introducing new standards for ecological and human health that limit nutrients and E-coli in waterways

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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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$85 million to upgrade Thompsons Road, opening up industrial areas in Melbourne’s southeast. $67 million to build the O’Herns Road upgrade, improving freight movements through industrial areas.

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We can future-proof the region and make Christchurch a liveable, accessible, and beautiful city. To ensure the protection of the last remaining Maui's dolphins, the Green Party will prohibit fishing methods lethal to Maui's and all new oil, gas and mineral mining throughout the West Coast North Island Marine Mammal Sanctuary.

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Australians as global citizens have a duty of care to manage our unique natural environment and its resources, to ensure their ongoing sustainability for future generations, and to help protect the ecological integrity of our planet. the precautionary principle must be adopted in order to secure the continued availability of the resources of the planet for present and future generations.

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The majority of New Zealanders want the security of free locally available health services -paid for by taxes" Our emphasis is on providing a service.

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Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard have burned through almost $200 billion worth of excessive Commonwealth government spending. Last year’s deficit was initially expected to be $12.3 billion but it turned out to be $43.4 billion – a $30+ billion blow-out!

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Democrats will increase engagement with American Indians/Alaska Natives living outside of tribal communities. Democrats also support efforts for self-governance and self-determination of Native Hawaiians.

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Following a vote to leave, we have two legal options: We repeal the European Communities Act 1972 and leave immediately

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Democrats will increase engagement with American Indians/Alaska Natives living outside of tribal communities. Democrats also support efforts for self-governance and self-determination of Native Hawaiians.

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Our nation's future is fundamentally linked to our neighbors in the Western Hemisphere. Republicans share President Bush's vision of the Americas as a fully democratic hemisphere, working together to achieve representative democracy, security, and market-based development.

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Implicit in the notion of social mobility is the idea that poverty and inequality are acceptable provided some people can climb the social ladder. Social justice, on the other hand, demands that we end poverty, reduce inequality and create a society in which the conditions for a fulfilling life are available to everyone.

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To ensure greater fairness and transparency in remuneration for the Australian Defence Force, a Shorten Labor Government will reform Defence’s Workplace Remuneration Arrangement and the means by which ADF pay and conditions are determined. Unlike most employees, ADF personnel are not legally entitled to cooperatively negotiate their pay, conditions and terms of employment.

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Plaid Cymru recognises the essential work of local government in providing vital services to the community From child protection to economic development, from the maintenance of highways to education, it is Local Authorities that are instrumental in delivering a significant range of services.

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Under National, 35,000 more children are living in severe poverty. National's inaction over child poverty stands in stark contrast to its decision to find $4 billion to cut the taxes of the wealthiest 10 percent of New Zealanders.

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By the same date, all major roads and main line trains will enjoy full and uninterrupted mobile phone signal, alongside guaranteed WiFi internet service on all such trains. We will continue to reléase more spectrum from public sector use to allow greater private sector access and begin the roll-out of a new 5G network, providing gigaspeed connection to your smart phone.

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Training is currently available but it is not mandatory for Gardaí at present. Labour will introduce mandatory training on sexual violence for all trainee Gardaí.

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The Abbott-Turnbull Government’s savage cuts to the national broadcaster made the problem worse, contributing to the ABC’s decision to cut its regular broadcasts of women’s sport including the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). The $21 million in funding Labor will provide to the ABC will increase coverage of women’s sport on both television and digital platforms by approximately 500 live hours over the next four years.

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Labour’s ambition is to build not just a knowledge economy, but a knowledge society. Education is at the heart of a more cohesive, more equal and more successful society,

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Implement a levy on nitrate pollution to help protect our rivers, lakes and aquifers, which will raise around $136.5 million in the first year. This will fund the programmes listed above, and an additional $20 million a year for freshwater clean-up projects.

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− Provide all schools with cost-effective access to the latest teaching and learning resources. The N4L will help schools work together and share their knowledge for the benefit of their pupils.

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UKIP will reserve postal votes only for those who can show a genuine need. Otherwise, voting must be done at polling stations.

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Closing the gender pay gap. We will require all large and medium size companies to carry out equal pay audits and redress any inequality uncovered both in terms of equal pay for equal work,

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and reducing the length of time patients stay in hospital at least to European averages (for the age structure of the population) We will guarantee that all patients will have access to all publicly-funded beds in every public hospital, starting at co-location campuses.

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and negative treatment of older people, including discrimination against them on the grounds of age. Continue to promote gender equality as a priority for government.

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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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The Green Party is a voice against poverty even when it’s not trendy. The Green Party believes in a fair go for everyone, no matter what side of the tracks you’re from.

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We will continue to tackle all the bureaucracy of Whitehall that clogs the arteries of government. We will end taxpayer-funded six-figure payoffs for the best paid public sector workers.

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nominate Australia‟s qualifying ancient forests for listing on the National and/or World Heritage registers. abolish Regional Forest Agreements and replace the Commonwealth Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002 to ensure that forests, plantations and the wood productions industry are treated equally with other activities under environmental law.

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* effective early intervention. * giving police the tools they need to do their job

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$7 million to assist women with breast cancer. in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer. $1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases.

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The Green Party will make aquifers a matter of national importance to protect our springs, groundwater and underground water sources. This Members’ Bill will keep our water from underground sources safe from pollution, contamination, and over-extraction.

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The opportunities for the agricultural sector are enormous. We sit on the edge of the strongest growing region in the world, we have a developed agriculture sector with sound prospects for expansion, we have food safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental credentials that are world-class and we have a well-educated and skilled workforce.

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This will drop to four months by December 2014. Speed up cancer care.

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The Māori economy is growing strongly Getting Kaikoura businesses back on their feet after this year’s quake

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− Upgrading the Steyr rifles with new sighting systems and other equipment. − Securing new light machine guns, sniper rifles, large calibre rifles for long range combat, pistols, shotguns and grenade launchers.

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Military: Positive

In the labour market, minimum standards for people at work offer dignity and self-esteem. Regulation should be introduced, where it is necessary, in a light-touch way.

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National's focus is on providing modern learning environments that meet the needs of 21st century students. We have invested over $1 billion connecting schools to ultra-fast broadband which means students anywhere in New Zealand can have access to the best teachers and online resources in the world.

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When the Government returns to sufficient budget surplus, and can contribute genuine savings rather than borrowing, National will resume contributions to the New Zealand Super Fund. New Zealand’s longstanding reliance on foreign debt is its biggest vulnerability.

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Labour will change how politics is funded, banning donations from tax avoiders and tax evaders, and closing loopholes that allow the use of shell companies to funnel dark money into politics.

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• Merge departments and other agencies, where those changes have the potential to improve the direction, focus and results of the public sector. National has a high threshold for structural change.

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and upgrading existing production sites. We will ensure that new technologies aren’t just invented here, but are engineered, manufactured and exported from here.

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prioritise and safeguard public funding for our national artistic and cultural institutions. support and adequately resource the Australia Council as the principal independent body for policy development and administration of arts grants programs.

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so as to ensure that they are not discriminated against. We will ensure equal tax treatment for couples in civil unions

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Fine Gael will support the expansion of our regional airports, particularly in assisting them to increase the range of services they can offer, through strategic investments in infrastructure,

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reflecting the partnership between Māori as tāngata whenua and the Crown. The government in exercising its kāwanatanga or governance has an obligation to also honour and support the partnership and ensure that Māori retain rangatiratanga or self-determination.

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All corporate donations to politicians and to political parties should be banned. Extend the scope of the Freedom of Information Act, require political lobbyists to be publicly registered, and introduce legal protection for whistleblowers.

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Remove barriers to hormone treatments for transgender and gender diverse young people Ensure the rights of intersex people are respected and protected

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Without browsing, slow growing replacement larger trees will be progressively crowded and shaded out by fast growing undergrowth and over time the forest will die. Sustainable populations of browsing quadrupeds are essential to the ongoing health and regeneration of our forests.

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Ensure that workers are protected from unreasonable employer demands on their non-work time. Monitor the health of workers for known harms of ICT.

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and the remainder is owned by the private sector. The best example of the mixed ownership model is Air New Zealand.

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We will ensure that Te Reo Me Ona Tikanga Maori is an integral part of the school curriculum. • Pay close attention to the recruitment, retention and promotion of Maori teachers to ensure their input is not lost or taken for granted.

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Should all these institutions and policies fail, we recognise it will be necessary to consider military interventions to protect ourselves and fulfil our international obligations.

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and promote equalities, we will: Campaign to reduce intolerance, including anti-Semitism, and hate crimes alongside organisations such as Show Racism the Red Card, the Anne Frank Trust UK, and Kick It Out.

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Labour:  Allowed power prices to skyrocket by 72 per cent in nine years. Under National they’ve gone up a modest 13 per cent.

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Provide the right to unpaid parental leave for both parents up to the child’s third birthday, similar to that available in Germany, with appropriate requirements for providing notice to employers Introduce a ‘childcare subsidy’, where the state pays part of the cost of childcare for children under three before they are eligible for a pre-school place.

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• Reaffirm our commitment to lower teacher pupil ratios. • Reinstate compulsory registration for school teachers.

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For regional Australia, small road bridges have great economic significance, allowing trucks to move goods and produce on to the national highway system and to shipping ports. The Nationals will ensure that funding is allocated in partnership with local councils and State governments to repair or replace bridges no longer capable of carrying heavy vehicles.

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Ensuring special needs support is spread equitably throughout the country through the Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour by creating 40 clusters across New Zealand. Invested $145 million in Positive Behaviour for Learning programmes in schools - to support parents, teachers and schools to address problem behaviour, improve children's wellbeing and increase educational achievement.

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Labour want to increase our debt by $11b over the next four years. And they’ve allocated almost all of the cash so their unrealistic budgets will lead to even more borrowing and higher interest rates for businesses and families

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and the sustainable use of energy in transport. Introduce a biofuels obligation scheme by 2009.

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D.N.A. and Forensic Science - The Progressive Democrats will provide for a comprehensive DNA and Forensic Science Service for the State including the construction of a new Forensic Science Laboratory which was recently announced. Criminal Assets Bureau

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They also improve public safety, break the cycle of re-offending by addressing the problems, addictions, mental illness, lack of job skills etc., presented by some low level offenders. -We will introduce a system of Community Courts within the District Court system that will be neighbourhood focused, specifically addressing problems of particular communities by targeting ‘quality of life’ crimes such as drug possession, public order offences, petty theft, prostitution and vandalism.

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We support increased employee representation on company boards, believing that this can help bolster longterm decisionmaking and improve industrial relations. We will urge the UK government to consult on how best to deliver such an increase.

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A fair price on carbon will also support green investment. The Bank will offer the necessary expertise to facilitate the redirection of significant amounts of private sector capital into the nascent cleantech sector in New Zealand.

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Record investment in transport Delivering the Roads of National Significance – our safest and most efficient roads

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National Standards are helping identify children who are falling behind. We will use the results to better target extra support for those children who need it

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The return on investment can already be felt, with the NZ Transport Agency measuring travel time savings on sections of the Waikato Expressway, the Christchurch Southern Motorway and Victoria Park Tunnel. Turned the first sod on Transmission Gully, north of Wellington – a project 95 years in the making.

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and better support those entities that voluntary protect land and resources in private ownership. Rationalise pastoral leases where grazing exists to promote ecologically sustainable land use, with special attention to 'protected natural areas’.

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Insurance costs for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders went up following the introduction of hospital charges. If National is re-elected, they will go up again.

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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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Reduce the working week without loss of pay and create tens of thousands of jobs by sharing out the work.

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We will lift the incomes of the poorest families by increasing child-based payments to children in beneficiary families. We'll mitigate the impact of poverty by providing, on site at school, the health and welfare services that children need to prevent the symptoms of poverty getting in the way of their learning.

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Better mainstream services for Indigenous Australians. Many success stories have seen Indigenous Australians gain access to the same services as others in society, establish long-term employment and conduct happy family lives

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including maintaining the ongoing investment in the training and equipment needs of the Naval Service, ensuring modern headquarters and administrative buildings and maintaining the eight-ship flotilla.

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Military: Positive

Our candidates have pledged to change that; Support the growth of Northern Ireland’s reserve and cadet forces; Vote to ensure UK Defence Spending meets the NATO Target of 2% of national GDP;

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This will ensure that our farmers are not forced to operate under more restrictive and more expensive rules than farmers elsewhere within the EU, and will therefore be more able to compete fairly in European markets.

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

Fianna Fáil is committed to ensuring that Ireland has a world-class military organisation with the personnel, equipment and resources necessary to fulfil the tasks assigned to them at home at abroad. Prepare a second White Paper on Defence for the period 2011- 2020.

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Military: Positive

The Nationals support an Australia wide curriculum that has emphasis on the three R’s and also includes citizenship education, lifestyle training and health. We support the concept of performance measures, with those schools that are found to be falling behind securing financial and/or skills support to bring them up to the national standard.

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and to establish a tolerant and inclusive environment for all their pupils. We will remove schools’ exemption from the bar on harassment in these areas

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Equality: Positive

We will re-establish regional Government Offices to make central government more attuned to our English regions, to support our regional investments,

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Introduce and pass tougher consumer credit laws announced by the National-led Government, in order to target loan sharks and protect unwary consumers. Work to increase the knowledge and skills of potential investors.

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promoted Australia’s interests at the United Nations Security Council, playing a lead role in the international response to the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine opened eight new diplomatic missions and Austrade posts around the world – the single largest expansion of our overseas presence in 40 years

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Internationalism: Positive

Labor will continue to adopt a constructive and bipartisan approach to Australia’s national security, because there is no place for political partisanship when it comes to the safety and security of our nation and our fellow Australians. Labor acknowledges the pivotal role that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) plays in defending Australia and our national interests.

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Military: Positive

Significantly increase native broad leaf species according to RIO 2000 and implement a Timber Policy that ensures timbers and wood-based products used in public buildings come from responsibly managed forests. Labour in government will bring forward a National Coastal Zone Management Plan.

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Reorganise a Capital Investment programme around the Smarter Travel Policy, recognising that Transport 21 has been based on undeliverable economic growth projections. Prioritise investment in public transport over roads by a ratio of 3:1.

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive