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and reinvigorate our rural economy. Naturally, farmers will be nervous about what might replace the CAP and the subsidy system they have become used to over forty years or so.	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	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
we question whether 43 constabularies, each with a multiplicity and duplication of roles, is either a viable situation or one suited to delivering operational efficiency. This will not be a ‘top-down’ process however, but an expert, police-led approach, leading to collaboration and co-operation between constabularies and policing bodies with the aim of producing structures more relevant to policing in 21st century Britain.	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
But the world's leading expert on how marine life is affected by seismic surveys, Dr Lindy Weilgart, disagrees. She said: "Seismic surveys have been strongly tied to fatal whale, dolphin and giant squid strandings, and deaths at sea.	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 will implement the recommendations of the Mahon Tribunal and introduce directly elected authorities for five regional areas as set out in the map above. We would introduce the direct election for a Mayor for the Greater Dublin area which will have direct responsibility for the coordination of transport and planning in the Dublin region.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Decentralization
To honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi To achieve self-determination for whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities	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	Multiculturalism: Positive
Instead of unemployment falling, as had been projected under Labour's policies, it rose steadily under National. The Government's response was to cut deeper.	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
• refocus the Infantry Battalions into three Marine Battalions (2 regular and one territorial) capable of deployment by air, land or sea, by foot or by vehicle with their primary area of operations being the South Pacific and South East Asia but with that ability to operate with Coalition Forces anywhere.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
To help attract growth and new businesses we will improve connections to the South West with major investment in the M5, A358, A30 and A303, and the electrification of the Great Western Main Line – bringing new fast trains on the route.	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 ran surpluses when last in government, and we will do it again. This will allow us to pay down National’s record debt	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	Economic Orthodoxy
The family is the most powerful influence on a child's ability to succeed. As such, parents are our children's first and foremost teachers.	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
Restoring Power to Local Level: We will confront the traditional, centralised top down approach to delivery and responsibility of local services by transferring powers and services from unelected Quangos to Local Authorities in areas such as job and housing supports. By doing so we intend to make local authorities more relevant to the communities they serve and to give people a say in how local services are provided.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Decentralization
It is now well acknowledged that inequality hampers growth. The IMF, OECD, Reserve Bank of England, and various Nobel economists are all saying that more equal growth is good for the rich as well as the poor, and that more equal growth equals longer, stronger, and higher growth.	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	Equality: Positive
We will fully restore the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) so that there will be less union militancy. This will help keep business costs down and improve productivity.	This example text from a political party manifesto is negative towards labour groups and unions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Negative
Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee - removing the need for higher fees. With Labor, students will be able to study at the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and Curtin University based on good marks and hard work, not their bank balance.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
Based on average doctors' fees, no child under five should pay more than $6 for a visit to the doctor. and no child over five should pay more than $11.	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
Repeal anti-trade union legislation including the Trade Union Act 2016 and create new rights and freedoms for trade unions to help them win a better deal for working people.	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	Labour Groups: Positive
and specific targets for reduction in the incidence of certain cancers and other diseases will be established and worked towards. • Community care: more elderly and those who would otherwise be institutionalised will be able to be treated in the community.	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 we know that our nation’s long struggle with race is far from over. More than half a century after Rosa Parks sat and Dr. King marched and John Lewis bled, more than half a century after César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong organized, race still plays a significant role in determining who gets ahead in America and who gets left behind.	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
Being part of the European Union offers us the best chance of facing down the big challenges of the future - from climate chaos to international terrorism. We are fully committed to working collaboratively with our closest neighbours to resolve the common issues we face	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions democracy or democratic procedures or institutions	0entailment	manifesto	European Community/Union: Positive
The DUP believes that considering the multifaceted evolving and insidious nature of the terrorist threat it is time to review whether present arrangements need to be updated or upgraded. This review should include: An updated legal framework for intelligence led anti-terrorism investigations and operations in the UK	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
 Establish a new national day on which all New Zealanders celebrate the unique gift we possess by being part of this nation. This will be separate from Waitangi Day,	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the national way of life and history, for example pride of citizenship or appeals to patriotism	1not_entailment	manifesto	National Way of Life: Positive
Removed parole eligibility for the worst repeat violent offenders, and for offenders who commit the worst murders, and worked with the Act Party to implement the Three Strikes law.	This example text from a political party manifesto is negative towards labour groups and unions	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Our aim is to have the best education system in the World - again. Quality education leads to full participation in community life.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
Labour will end the ‘high stakes’ testing culture of schools by scrapping Key Stage 1 and 2 SATs and baseline assessments, and refocussing assessment on supporting pupil progress.	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
Increase the overseas aid budget from 0.7% of GDP to 1.0% of GDP over the Parliament, costing around £6 billion a year in 2019. Aid will not be tied, and will be distributed in ways that are focused on poverty eradication supporting grassroots initiatives,	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
This is five times the average annual renewables consented in the previous decade. No new fossil-fuelled plants have been sought or consented.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards government economic planning, e.g. policy plans or strategies	0entailment	manifesto	Anti-Growth Economy: Positive
Ireland now has one of the world’s most successful economies. It needs a first rate transport network if it is to sustain and build on that success. But investment in transport is about more than economics.	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
agents to mirror the association of residential management agents in the UK. Ensure that the planning process is not used to inappropriately stifle competition	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages	0entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
In 2015, the UK found itself in the embarrassing position of having to call upon surveillance assistance from US, Canadian, French and German aircraft, more than 20 times. Many frontline pilots have been on active combat operations for more than a decade.	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
Uncertainties in estate and capital gains tax laws threaten the survival of multigenerational family farms. The proposals for tax reforms contained elsewhere in this document will make certain that family farms will not be lost.	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	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
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 in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
We have world class artists, musicians, writers and designers. Modelled on the successful Global Irish Economic Forum, we will create a Global Arts Forum for Ireland which will provide an opportunity to highlight our talent, and to map a strong and healthy future for arts and culture at home and abroad.	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
Many other developed nations resent such emissions changes being counted, but it was critically important to Australia’s achievement of our first Kyoto commitment. Excluding LULUCF (which many nations do in counting emissions), Australia’s emissions averaged 130% of 1990 levels (rather than 103%) over the first commitment period (2008-2012).	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
Elect one-third of the Dáil from a list system; the other two-thirds from six-seat constituencies based on PRSTV. f) Abolish the Seanad in its current form.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards constitutionalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Constitutionalism: Negative
There is also a significant funding shortfall that is not accounted for in the budget, because the Liberals have not funded their Emissions Reduction Fund beyond 2020, despite committing to new 2030 emissions reduction targets. The Australian Industry Group estimates the cost of reaching these targets through the Emissions Reduction Fund to be around $60-140 billion in today’sdollars.	This example text from a political party manifesto is sceptical towards multiculturalism, or for cultural integration or appeals to cultural homogeneity in society	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
and with communities able to take charge of aspects of their own local development – through, for example, establishing local banks and community energy cooperatives. Devolve further revenue-raising powers away from Westminster, to regions from Cornwall to North East England.	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
Labour led the UK Parliament in declaring a climate and environmental emergency. The next Labour government will lead the world in fighting it, with a plan to drive up living standards by transforming our economy into one low in carbon,	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
Initiatives: • Taxation changes for farm development expenditure, maintenance costs, and diesel have all removed anomalies and disincentives affecting farm investment and profitability. • A major focus on pest control has been taken including the new Biosecurity Act and implementation of a five year strategy to dramatically reduce TB.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Liberal Democrats recognise the vital role the UK’s armed forces play in the defence of the nation and believe that it is the role of government to safeguard the interests of service personnel and veterans. Support the Armed Forces Covenant	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
State governments can’t be trusted to look after our precious places. They reap the profits of mining and development.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of political centralisation	1not_entailment	manifesto	Centralisation
Our approach to investment in R&D has resulted in a significant knowledge gap opening up between New Zealand and the rest of the developed world. It will take determined effort to turn this around.	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
Companies based in Japan, China, Korea and Europe have experience in constructing and operating successful High Speed Rail projects and we should use that expertise. High Speed Rail would allow for travel between capital cities in as little as three hours.	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
For example, over the last 30 years, air pollution from the six major pollutants decreased substantially, even as our population grew, our energy consumption increased, and the economy expanded. Our Party's environmental policies are geared towards results.	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 appropriate deterrents exist to deter poaching and trafficking of protected species. Increase support 'threatened species' recovery programmes.	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
The Greens want to give people more control over their time and working arrangements, balancing this against their employers’ legitimate operational needs. Just over half of all Australians want to change their hours of work, even if it might impact on their income.	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
Under our plans, the UK’s net borrowing requirement will fall to 2.3 per cent of GDP – the thirty-year, long-term average for net borrowing prior to the financial crisis. It will reach this level in 2020/21 and remain there in 2021/22.	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
The SNP will also promote Defence Diversification , with funding already allocated in the SNP Budget. The highly skilled Scottish defence manufacturing companies, and their workers, will have a brighter future both in supplying the SDF and in being encouraged and assisted to expand their abilities and markets.	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
It also criminalises people may use drugs medicinally or recreationally but who do no harm to others. Rather than focusing services on all drug users, we believe we should focus on the small number of people with dependency and seek to address the underlying causes of their misuse via Checkpoint Cymru.	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
Instead, the Government has ensured that Federal money will flow into State bureaucracies rather than delivering genuine reform of the system. Saddled with huge deficits and a looming net debt of $94 billion, Labor is breaking every promise it made about health in the 2007 election campaign.	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
We will establish a €12 million compensation fund for Hen Harrier designated conservation lands. We are committed to the principles of food sovereignty, which in the case of Ireland means no GMO, no hormones in beef and the survival of the family farm as we know it.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
The President and Congress are particularly focused on programs for America's neediest students, including minorities and children with special needs. With this increased funding comes a new focus on achievement and results.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
and help extinguish the flames on which extremists feed. Democrats believe the United States military should be the best-trained, best-equipped, and most effective fighting force in the world.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics	0entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
We will also fight to reverse the cut to Pension Credit that means older couples in Scotland could be £7,000 worse off per year. Pension Credit has one of the lowest take-ups so we will call for a pension credit awareness and take up campaign to ensure our poorest older people are getting the benefits they are entitled to.	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
We will protect small businesses by reintroducing the lower small profits rate of corporation tax. We will also exclude small businesses from costly plans to introduce quarterly reporting	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Incentives: Positive
and make sure there is no cap on university places, so we have aspiration for all. We know what works in education: great teachers; brilliant leadership; rigour in the curriculum; discipline in the classroom; proper exams.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
− The Cambridge and Rangiriri sections of the Waikato Expressway. Design and consent the Transmission Gully section of Wellington’s Northern Corridor (construction due to start in 2015/16).	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
Our over-centralised system of government has prevented our nations, cities, county regions and towns from being able to take control and change things for themselves. We will end a century of centralisation.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Decentralization
• Substantial funding will be available to control possums and other pests. • Marine reserves and protected areas will be supported for 10% of NZ's coastline.	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	Environmental Protection
Because children need safe, loving, and disciplined homes in order to learn, we will work on a bipartisan basis to reform foster care. And we will undertake a national campaign to raise graduation rates by raising student achievement, expecting more from schools, reaching out to troubled youth with mentoring and tutoring, and strengthening the basic high school curriculum.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
We will support: Keeping the cost of doing business low by maintaining Industrial De-Rating and the Small Business Rates Relief; Reducing the rate of Corporation Tax to at least 12.5%;	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	Incentives: Positive
introduce and apply the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the performance assessment of all bureaucrat managers; review the APS or EL remuneration pay scale of all bureaucrat managers based on their performance and achievement against meaningful KPIs;	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	Governmental and Administrative Efficiency
To ensure this principle is maintained even as demand for health care grows, we will give the NHS the investment it needs. We are the only party with a credible plan to deliver the extra £8 billion NHS leaders know our health service in England needs by 2020,	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	Welfare State Expansion
Our aim: To widen opportunities for everyone in Britain to make the most of their lives. The problem: Poverty, lack of training, low pay and discrimination deny too many people the opportunity to make the most of their 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	1not_entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Spending over $200 million a year on public broadcasting, of which $128 million is for NZ On Air to fund Radio New Zealand and promote New Zealand content. Increasing captioned content for hearing- impaired New Zealanders - over the past decade it has gone from 70 hours per week to 250 hours per week.	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
A sufficient and sustainable agricultural economy can be achieved through fiscally responsible programs. It is time to reestablish the private/public partnership to ensure that family farmers get a fair return for their labor and investment, so that consumers receive safe and nutritious foods,	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Combat homophobic bullying and discrimination, including in schools Support a million more women who want to work with better childcare,	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 continue to keep our Armed Forces strong so they can continue to keep you safe. We will maintain the size of the regular armed services and not reduce the army to below 82,000.	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
Devolution of powers will take time. The first responsibility to be devolved to these Regional and City Authorities will be transport.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	1not_entailment	manifesto	Decentralization
Another 40,000 kids will get a good start in life. As part of this package, we will provide $32 million a year to restore funding for 100 percent qualified teachers to make sure every child gets the very best care and support.	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
Since September 11, 2001, the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to a fully integrated operational fighting force. The Guard has bled on missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans, and the Sinai.	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 ensure that American farmers have a strong safety net and can achieve profitability in the marketplace, and we will support incentives for farmers to use conservation practices and sustainable farming methods. Americans should be able to make the choice to raise their children in the towns and rural communities where they grew up.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
We further praise President Bush and Republicans in Congress for passing the Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, which provides a real deterrent by toughening the prison sentences for those who use identity theft to commit other crimes, including terrorism. It reflects our government's resolve to answer serious offenses with serious penalties.	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	Law and Order: Positive
For example, Labour will subsidise the cost of payroll administration for small firms, align GST and provisional tax payment dates,	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions democracy or democratic procedures or institutions	0entailment	manifesto	Incentives: Positive
Therefore, we strongly support the freedom of Americans to act in accordance with their religious beliefs, not only in their houses of worship, but also in their everyday lives.	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	Traditional Morality: Positive
Let teachers teach in properly funded democratically controlled schools, end SATS (Standard Assessment Tests), league tables and academies,	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
But the world's leading expert on how marine life is affected by seismic surveys, Dr Lindy Weilgart, disagrees. She said: "Seismic surveys have been strongly tied to fatal whale, dolphin and giant squid strandings, and deaths at sea.	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 are delivering support to farmers in need by enhancing the Rural Financial Counselling Service and have introduced the Farm Household Allowance, which is a fortnightly payment that has so far assisted 6,000 farmers. The Coalition has always been a strong supporter of the agricultural research and development (R&D) system including collection of grower levies supported by matching Commonwealth funding.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Introduced a requirement on councils to account for how much water is taken from water bodies and any contaminants that are discharged into them. Announced a comprehensive work plan to clean up New Zealand's most contaminated sites, costing $30.5 milion.	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 expanded capacity levels achieved in infrastructure overall are likely to be sufficient to meet anticipated demand over the medium term in most areas. notwithstanding the pressing need to reduce spending, Fianna Fáil remains committed to the objectives and principles set out in the Government’s infrastructure investment Priorities.	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
We are putting things right. We protected the NHS budget.	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
Promote and resource organic food production including hua parakore foods and extend current funding for the establishment of maara kai by whanau, marae and communities.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
and we will provide enhanced financial incentives to take up part-time employment, training, education or other progression items – minimising where possible, the impact of the sudden withdrawal of social welfare payments. The emphasis will be on the provision of appropriate long-term housing solutions rather than on moving retention thresholds at which some or all of the social welfare payment is lost.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
Flexible Learning: Some third level institutions do not offer part-time courses to learners as part of their fulltime day provision. We want to address this anomaly and offer learners the opportunity to attend courses part time, evening, summer and weekends.	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	Education Expansion
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 military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
This investment is paying off as critical readiness indicators are improving. However, the real proof of military readiness is combat performance.	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	0entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
In doing so, we can secure the financial and environmental benefits of this global economic shift to decarbonise our economy and stabilise our changing climate. With the rapidly declining cost of renewable energy solutions, New Zealand can become one of the first countries in the world to secure 100 percent of our electricity supply from renewable resources by 2030, possibly even earlier.	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	Anti-Growth Economy: Positive
We will extend provision for gifted children as we nurture children’s special talents. As part of our reform of the vital further education sector, we will encourage the development of free-standing sixth-form colleges.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
We should resource provision of early childhood and family interventions for families experiencing parenting difficulties The appointment of a Mental Health Promotion Officer in schools is needed to provide mental/emotional health programmes	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
Puhoi to Wellford Road of National Significance construction underway Improvements to State Highway 20A to Auckland Airport nearly complete	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
government has a responsibility to ensure equitable access to affordable sport and physical recreation facilities and services. government must ensure public access via television and other media to sporting events of national significance.	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
International trade relations must be developed on the basis of equity between developed and developing countries. We will support efforts to ensure equity in taxation and trade regimes and in dealing with the burden of international debt.	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	Internationalism: Positive
To tax only those activities which are appropriate for income taxation having regard to the wider social ramifications of the system. To replace the existing tax system with a fair and equitable system based on people's capacity to pay, so that people and businesses who benefit from the higher incomes made possible by New Zealand’s economic potential will bear a greater portion of the tax burden than those with lower incomes.	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 could also bring forward the projected rail link to Marsden Point. The projects could also include	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics	0entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
To progress much needed health reforms – our National Health Service faces unprecedented pressures.	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	Welfare State Expansion
We delivered break-through free trade agreements with China, Japan and South Korea and upgraded our free trade agreement with Singapore. These free trade agreements are delivering thousands of jobs and growth opportunities for Australian businesses.	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	Protectionism: Negative
We will reinvest any responsible savings that can be found in the defence bureaucracy in greater military capacity We will immediately start the process of acquiring a number of new state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft	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 investigate the possibility of expanding the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) to those farmers locked out of the scheme following the conclusion of their REPS 3 contracts by delivering efficiencies within the current budgetary framework. CAP Reform: Fine Gael is committed to negotiating a fair deal for Irish farmers and will use our membership in the European People’s Party, the strongest political grouping in Europe, to campaign for a good deal for Ireland under the Common Agricultural Policy.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote and have a say on their future. We will also allow people to stand for Parliament and all other elected offices from the age of 16, offering support to elected young people so that they can combine their duties with studying.	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions democracy or democratic procedures or institutions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Democracy
Not simply accept people just because they are rich. The London housing market in particular has been gravely distorted by the number of rich migrants buying property, bidding up prices all along the housing chain.	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
President Obama and Democrats in Congress have enacted infrastructure investments that will sustain our Highway Trust Fund and provide states, U.S. territories, and communities with two years of funding to build needed roads, bridges, and transit systems.	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	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

and reinvigorate our rural economy. Naturally, farmers will be nervous about what might replace the CAP and the subsidy system they have become used to over forty years or so.

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we question whether 43 constabularies, each with a multiplicity and duplication of roles, is either a viable situation or one suited to delivering operational efficiency. This will not be a ‘top-down’ process however, but an expert, police-led approach, leading to collaboration and co-operation between constabularies and policing bodies with the aim of producing structures more relevant to policing in 21st century Britain.

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But the world's leading expert on how marine life is affected by seismic surveys, Dr Lindy Weilgart, disagrees. She said: "Seismic surveys have been strongly tied to fatal whale, dolphin and giant squid strandings, and deaths at sea.

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we will implement the recommendations of the Mahon Tribunal and introduce directly elected authorities for five regional areas as set out in the map above. We would introduce the direct election for a Mayor for the Greater Dublin area which will have direct responsibility for the coordination of transport and planning in the Dublin region.

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To honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi To achieve self-determination for whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities

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Instead of unemployment falling, as had been projected under Labour's policies, it rose steadily under National. The Government's response was to cut deeper.

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• refocus the Infantry Battalions into three Marine Battalions (2 regular and one territorial) capable of deployment by air, land or sea, by foot or by vehicle with their primary area of operations being the South Pacific and South East Asia but with that ability to operate with Coalition Forces anywhere.

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To help attract growth and new businesses we will improve connections to the South West with major investment in the M5, A358, A30 and A303, and the electrification of the Great Western Main Line – bringing new fast trains on the route.

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We ran surpluses when last in government, and we will do it again. This will allow us to pay down National’s record debt

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The family is the most powerful influence on a child's ability to succeed. As such, parents are our children's first and foremost teachers.

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Restoring Power to Local Level: We will confront the traditional, centralised top down approach to delivery and responsibility of local services by transferring powers and services from unelected Quangos to Local Authorities in areas such as job and housing supports. By doing so we intend to make local authorities more relevant to the communities they serve and to give people a say in how local services are provided.

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It is now well acknowledged that inequality hampers growth. The IMF, OECD, Reserve Bank of England, and various Nobel economists are all saying that more equal growth is good for the rich as well as the poor, and that more equal growth equals longer, stronger, and higher growth.

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We will fully restore the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) so that there will be less union militancy. This will help keep business costs down and improve productivity.

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Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee - removing the need for higher fees. With Labor, students will be able to study at the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and Curtin University based on good marks and hard work, not their bank balance.

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Based on average doctors' fees, no child under five should pay more than $6 for a visit to the doctor. and no child over five should pay more than $11.

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Repeal anti-trade union legislation including the Trade Union Act 2016 and create new rights and freedoms for trade unions to help them win a better deal for working people.

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and specific targets for reduction in the incidence of certain cancers and other diseases will be established and worked towards. • Community care: more elderly and those who would otherwise be institutionalised will be able to be treated in the community.

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And we know that our nation’s long struggle with race is far from over. More than half a century after Rosa Parks sat and Dr. King marched and John Lewis bled, more than half a century after César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong organized, race still plays a significant role in determining who gets ahead in America and who gets left behind.

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Being part of the European Union offers us the best chance of facing down the big challenges of the future - from climate chaos to international terrorism. We are fully committed to working collaboratively with our closest neighbours to resolve the common issues we face

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The DUP believes that considering the multifaceted evolving and insidious nature of the terrorist threat it is time to review whether present arrangements need to be updated or upgraded. This review should include: An updated legal framework for intelligence led anti-terrorism investigations and operations in the UK

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 Establish a new national day on which all New Zealanders celebrate the unique gift we possess by being part of this nation. This will be separate from Waitangi Day,

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Removed parole eligibility for the worst repeat violent offenders, and for offenders who commit the worst murders, and worked with the Act Party to implement the Three Strikes law.

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Our aim is to have the best education system in the World - again. Quality education leads to full participation in community life.

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Labour will end the ‘high stakes’ testing culture of schools by scrapping Key Stage 1 and 2 SATs and baseline assessments, and refocussing assessment on supporting pupil progress.

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Increase the overseas aid budget from 0.7% of GDP to 1.0% of GDP over the Parliament, costing around £6 billion a year in 2019. Aid will not be tied, and will be distributed in ways that are focused on poverty eradication supporting grassroots initiatives,

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This is five times the average annual renewables consented in the previous decade. No new fossil-fuelled plants have been sought or consented.

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Ireland now has one of the world’s most successful economies. It needs a first rate transport network if it is to sustain and build on that success. But investment in transport is about more than economics.

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agents to mirror the association of residential management agents in the UK. Ensure that the planning process is not used to inappropriately stifle competition

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In 2015, the UK found itself in the embarrassing position of having to call upon surveillance assistance from US, Canadian, French and German aircraft, more than 20 times. Many frontline pilots have been on active combat operations for more than a decade.

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Uncertainties in estate and capital gains tax laws threaten the survival of multigenerational family farms. The proposals for tax reforms contained elsewhere in this document will make certain that family farms will not be lost.

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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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We have world class artists, musicians, writers and designers. Modelled on the successful Global Irish Economic Forum, we will create a Global Arts Forum for Ireland which will provide an opportunity to highlight our talent, and to map a strong and healthy future for arts and culture at home and abroad.

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Many other developed nations resent such emissions changes being counted, but it was critically important to Australia’s achievement of our first Kyoto commitment. Excluding LULUCF (which many nations do in counting emissions), Australia’s emissions averaged 130% of 1990 levels (rather than 103%) over the first commitment period (2008-2012).

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Elect one-third of the Dáil from a list system; the other two-thirds from six-seat constituencies based on PRSTV. f) Abolish the Seanad in its current form.

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There is also a significant funding shortfall that is not accounted for in the budget, because the Liberals have not funded their Emissions Reduction Fund beyond 2020, despite committing to new 2030 emissions reduction targets. The Australian Industry Group estimates the cost of reaching these targets through the Emissions Reduction Fund to be around $60-140 billion in today’sdollars.

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and with communities able to take charge of aspects of their own local development – through, for example, establishing local banks and community energy cooperatives. Devolve further revenue-raising powers away from Westminster, to regions from Cornwall to North East England.

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Labour led the UK Parliament in declaring a climate and environmental emergency. The next Labour government will lead the world in fighting it, with a plan to drive up living standards by transforming our economy into one low in carbon,

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Initiatives: • Taxation changes for farm development expenditure, maintenance costs, and diesel have all removed anomalies and disincentives affecting farm investment and profitability. • A major focus on pest control has been taken including the new Biosecurity Act and implementation of a five year strategy to dramatically reduce TB.

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Liberal Democrats recognise the vital role the UK’s armed forces play in the defence of the nation and believe that it is the role of government to safeguard the interests of service personnel and veterans. Support the Armed Forces Covenant

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State governments can’t be trusted to look after our precious places. They reap the profits of mining and development.

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Our approach to investment in R&D has resulted in a significant knowledge gap opening up between New Zealand and the rest of the developed world. It will take determined effort to turn this around.

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Companies based in Japan, China, Korea and Europe have experience in constructing and operating successful High Speed Rail projects and we should use that expertise. High Speed Rail would allow for travel between capital cities in as little as three hours.

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For example, over the last 30 years, air pollution from the six major pollutants decreased substantially, even as our population grew, our energy consumption increased, and the economy expanded. Our Party's environmental policies are geared towards results.

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Ensure appropriate deterrents exist to deter poaching and trafficking of protected species. Increase support 'threatened species' recovery programmes.

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The Greens want to give people more control over their time and working arrangements, balancing this against their employers’ legitimate operational needs. Just over half of all Australians want to change their hours of work, even if it might impact on their income.

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Under our plans, the UK’s net borrowing requirement will fall to 2.3 per cent of GDP – the thirty-year, long-term average for net borrowing prior to the financial crisis. It will reach this level in 2020/21 and remain there in 2021/22.

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The SNP will also promote Defence Diversification , with funding already allocated in the SNP Budget. The highly skilled Scottish defence manufacturing companies, and their workers, will have a brighter future both in supplying the SDF and in being encouraged and assisted to expand their abilities and markets.

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It also criminalises people may use drugs medicinally or recreationally but who do no harm to others. Rather than focusing services on all drug users, we believe we should focus on the small number of people with dependency and seek to address the underlying causes of their misuse via Checkpoint Cymru.

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Instead, the Government has ensured that Federal money will flow into State bureaucracies rather than delivering genuine reform of the system. Saddled with huge deficits and a looming net debt of $94 billion, Labor is breaking every promise it made about health in the 2007 election campaign.

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We will establish a €12 million compensation fund for Hen Harrier designated conservation lands. We are committed to the principles of food sovereignty, which in the case of Ireland means no GMO, no hormones in beef and the survival of the family farm as we know it.

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The President and Congress are particularly focused on programs for America's neediest students, including minorities and children with special needs. With this increased funding comes a new focus on achievement and results.

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and help extinguish the flames on which extremists feed. Democrats believe the United States military should be the best-trained, best-equipped, and most effective fighting force in the world.

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We will also fight to reverse the cut to Pension Credit that means older couples in Scotland could be £7,000 worse off per year. Pension Credit has one of the lowest take-ups so we will call for a pension credit awareness and take up campaign to ensure our poorest older people are getting the benefits they are entitled to.

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We will protect small businesses by reintroducing the lower small profits rate of corporation tax. We will also exclude small businesses from costly plans to introduce quarterly reporting

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and make sure there is no cap on university places, so we have aspiration for all. We know what works in education: great teachers; brilliant leadership; rigour in the curriculum; discipline in the classroom; proper exams.

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− The Cambridge and Rangiriri sections of the Waikato Expressway. Design and consent the Transmission Gully section of Wellington’s Northern Corridor (construction due to start in 2015/16).

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Our over-centralised system of government has prevented our nations, cities, county regions and towns from being able to take control and change things for themselves. We will end a century of centralisation.

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• Substantial funding will be available to control possums and other pests. • Marine reserves and protected areas will be supported for 10% of NZ's coastline.

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Because children need safe, loving, and disciplined homes in order to learn, we will work on a bipartisan basis to reform foster care. And we will undertake a national campaign to raise graduation rates by raising student achievement, expecting more from schools, reaching out to troubled youth with mentoring and tutoring, and strengthening the basic high school curriculum.

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We will support: Keeping the cost of doing business low by maintaining Industrial De-Rating and the Small Business Rates Relief; Reducing the rate of Corporation Tax to at least 12.5%;

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introduce and apply the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the performance assessment of all bureaucrat managers; review the APS or EL remuneration pay scale of all bureaucrat managers based on their performance and achievement against meaningful KPIs;

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To ensure this principle is maintained even as demand for health care grows, we will give the NHS the investment it needs. We are the only party with a credible plan to deliver the extra £8 billion NHS leaders know our health service in England needs by 2020,

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Our aim: To widen opportunities for everyone in Britain to make the most of their lives. The problem: Poverty, lack of training, low pay and discrimination deny too many people the opportunity to make the most of their lives.

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Spending over $200 million a year on public broadcasting, of which $128 million is for NZ On Air to fund Radio New Zealand and promote New Zealand content. Increasing captioned content for hearing- impaired New Zealanders - over the past decade it has gone from 70 hours per week to 250 hours per week.

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A sufficient and sustainable agricultural economy can be achieved through fiscally responsible programs. It is time to reestablish the private/public partnership to ensure that family farmers get a fair return for their labor and investment, so that consumers receive safe and nutritious foods,

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Combat homophobic bullying and discrimination, including in schools Support a million more women who want to work with better childcare,

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We will continue to keep our Armed Forces strong so they can continue to keep you safe. We will maintain the size of the regular armed services and not reduce the army to below 82,000.

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Devolution of powers will take time. The first responsibility to be devolved to these Regional and City Authorities will be transport.

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Another 40,000 kids will get a good start in life. As part of this package, we will provide $32 million a year to restore funding for 100 percent qualified teachers to make sure every child gets the very best care and support.

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Since September 11, 2001, the National Guard has transformed from a strategic reserve to a fully integrated operational fighting force. The Guard has bled on missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans, and the Sinai.

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We will ensure that American farmers have a strong safety net and can achieve profitability in the marketplace, and we will support incentives for farmers to use conservation practices and sustainable farming methods. Americans should be able to make the choice to raise their children in the towns and rural communities where they grew up.

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We further praise President Bush and Republicans in Congress for passing the Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, which provides a real deterrent by toughening the prison sentences for those who use identity theft to commit other crimes, including terrorism. It reflects our government's resolve to answer serious offenses with serious penalties.

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For example, Labour will subsidise the cost of payroll administration for small firms, align GST and provisional tax payment dates,

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Therefore, we strongly support the freedom of Americans to act in accordance with their religious beliefs, not only in their houses of worship, but also in their everyday lives.

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Traditional Morality: Positive

Let teachers teach in properly funded democratically controlled schools, end SATS (Standard Assessment Tests), league tables and academies,

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Education Expansion

But the world's leading expert on how marine life is affected by seismic surveys, Dr Lindy Weilgart, disagrees. She said: "Seismic surveys have been strongly tied to fatal whale, dolphin and giant squid strandings, and deaths at sea.

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Environmental Protection

We are delivering support to farmers in need by enhancing the Rural Financial Counselling Service and have introduced the Farm Household Allowance, which is a fortnightly payment that has so far assisted 6,000 farmers. The Coalition has always been a strong supporter of the agricultural research and development (R&D) system including collection of grower levies supported by matching Commonwealth funding.

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

Introduced a requirement on councils to account for how much water is taken from water bodies and any contaminants that are discharged into them. Announced a comprehensive work plan to clean up New Zealand's most contaminated sites, costing $30.5 milion.

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Environmental Protection

the expanded capacity levels achieved in infrastructure overall are likely to be sufficient to meet anticipated demand over the medium term in most areas. notwithstanding the pressing need to reduce spending, Fianna Fáil remains committed to the objectives and principles set out in the Government’s infrastructure investment Priorities.

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

We are putting things right. We protected the NHS budget.

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Welfare State Expansion

Promote and resource organic food production including hua parakore foods and extend current funding for the establishment of maara kai by whanau, marae and communities.

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

and we will provide enhanced financial incentives to take up part-time employment, training, education or other progression items – minimising where possible, the impact of the sudden withdrawal of social welfare payments. The emphasis will be on the provision of appropriate long-term housing solutions rather than on moving retention thresholds at which some or all of the social welfare payment is lost.

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Welfare State Expansion

Flexible Learning: Some third level institutions do not offer part-time courses to learners as part of their fulltime day provision. We want to address this anomaly and offer learners the opportunity to attend courses part time, evening, summer and weekends.

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Education Expansion

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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This investment is paying off as critical readiness indicators are improving. However, the real proof of military readiness is combat performance.

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Military: Positive

In doing so, we can secure the financial and environmental benefits of this global economic shift to decarbonise our economy and stabilise our changing climate. With the rapidly declining cost of renewable energy solutions, New Zealand can become one of the first countries in the world to secure 100 percent of our electricity supply from renewable resources by 2030, possibly even earlier.

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Anti-Growth Economy: Positive

We will extend provision for gifted children as we nurture children’s special talents. As part of our reform of the vital further education sector, we will encourage the development of free-standing sixth-form colleges.

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Education Expansion

We should resource provision of early childhood and family interventions for families experiencing parenting difficulties The appointment of a Mental Health Promotion Officer in schools is needed to provide mental/emotional health programmes

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Puhoi to Wellford Road of National Significance construction underway Improvements to State Highway 20A to Auckland Airport nearly complete

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

government has a responsibility to ensure equitable access to affordable sport and physical recreation facilities and services. government must ensure public access via television and other media to sporting events of national significance.

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Culture: Positive

International trade relations must be developed on the basis of equity between developed and developing countries. We will support efforts to ensure equity in taxation and trade regimes and in dealing with the burden of international debt.

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Internationalism: Positive

To tax only those activities which are appropriate for income taxation having regard to the wider social ramifications of the system. To replace the existing tax system with a fair and equitable system based on people's capacity to pay, so that people and businesses who benefit from the higher incomes made possible by New Zealand’s economic potential will bear a greater portion of the tax burden than those with lower incomes.

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Equality: Positive

· We could also bring forward the projected rail link to Marsden Point. The projects could also include

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

To progress much needed health reforms – our National Health Service faces unprecedented pressures.

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Welfare State Expansion

We delivered break-through free trade agreements with China, Japan and South Korea and upgraded our free trade agreement with Singapore. These free trade agreements are delivering thousands of jobs and growth opportunities for Australian businesses.

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Protectionism: Negative

We will reinvest any responsible savings that can be found in the defence bureaucracy in greater military capacity We will immediately start the process of acquiring a number of new state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft

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Military: Positive

We will investigate the possibility of expanding the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) to those farmers locked out of the scheme following the conclusion of their REPS 3 contracts by delivering efficiencies within the current budgetary framework. CAP Reform: Fine Gael is committed to negotiating a fair deal for Irish farmers and will use our membership in the European People’s Party, the strongest political grouping in Europe, to campaign for a good deal for Ireland under the Common Agricultural Policy.

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

Give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote and have a say on their future. We will also allow people to stand for Parliament and all other elected offices from the age of 16, offering support to elected young people so that they can combine their duties with studying.

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Not simply accept people just because they are rich. The London housing market in particular has been gravely distorted by the number of rich migrants buying property, bidding up prices all along the housing chain.

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Equality: Positive

President Obama and Democrats in Congress have enacted infrastructure investments that will sustain our Highway Trust Fund and provide states, U.S. territories, and communities with two years of funding to build needed roads, bridges, and transit systems.

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive