# PF005: I'm 18, starting an apprenticeship and living with my parents. I want to become financially independent but don't understand how voting works. I am considering my vote in the 2026 New Zealand general election. Do the parties differ on the cost and availability of vocational training? Collected 19 October 2026 [NZ Election 2026 · Edition 4 study](https://nzbrands.ai/research/nz-election-2026/editions/4) ## ChatGPT Answer ID: 3dd137c2-6e79-40de-8021-aec524bf8fb3 If you're 18 and starting an apprenticeship in New Zealand, vocational training is a very practical issue to consider when voting. It can affect how much you pay to learn a trade, whether you can find an apprenticeship, and how easily you can move into better-paid work without taking on student debt. Yes, political parties can differ significantly on vocational training policy. The key differences include who pays for training, whether apprenticeships receive government subsidies, how training providers are funded, and how many opportunities employers are encouraged to offer. I'll focus on the 2026 New Zealand general election and explain the differences in terms of what they could mean for someone starting an apprenticeship, rather than telling you which party to vote for. ## 1. What the main parties are proposing As of 18 October 2026, the election is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2026. Here are some of the documented policy differences relevant to vocational training. These are campaign commitments, not guaranteed outcomes. [Policies for Party vote - NZ Election 2026](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/education)[The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next government](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/main-parties-vying-form-new-zealands-next-government-2026-10-12/) ![South Island Election Conference 2026](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/_spFKDBqOMVPoo8r35YLoGFwljs_-WWe4ur9fdZCfekzAxaUPGA75u8rI9uxOUTssI2hUZN1r4Zu1AeDrcNaxz3uHoFIyWjDpanT5s-KJ87QzxSu1uNjNL4MOHSuazRZuTy_TzC6aN4wxHHoyU_DhzMFuMCMjNBTtg2xRxOZL6c?purpose=inline) ## Labour Party Labour has proposed expanding Apprenticeship Boost to support 30,000 more people learning on the job, along with a $1,000 tools grant for apprentices and tradespeople. It has also proposed a Māori-led trades training scheme. [Labour's Cost of Living Plan](https://www.labour.org.nz/election-policy-pages/2026-election-policy-summary-pages/cost-of-living-plan/)[Labour trades training plan costs $75m a year](https://b2bnews.co.nz/news/labour-trades-training-plan-costs-75m-a-year/) What this could mean for you: potential help with the cost of tools and more financial support for employers who take on apprentices. The subsidy is paid to employers, so it is not automatically cash paid to you. Source: [Labour's 2026 policy](https://www.labour.org.nz/election-policy-pages/2026-election-policy-summary-pages/cost-of-living-plan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ![Will National Party Finish 2nd in New Zealand's 2026 Election?](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/LCDs4P76HEgfCayafHeSga8GCw12Vxs2fPc3toeyLUZ-wmb6UiGRZY6bhdT1xRejtICfUd6GX2BWmI76EkpoWuffTU4g32bP_qUJp29rsfn5_Zvj5THHSYTLHSoo_5_YQyZ3zKE1WIpB4bu7raRltFl5TZFCgCcE0quf_GohkFI?purpose=inline) ## National Party National's government has emphasised expanding access to trade-related learning before students leave school. Budget 2026 allocated an additional $69 million to double Trades Academy places from around 10,000 to 20,000 by 2030. It has also changed the funding priorities for Fees Free tertiary education. [More trades academy places for young people](https://www.national.org.nz/news/260603-more-trades-academy-places-for-young-peo)[Budget 2026](https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-guidance/budgets-and-allocations/government-budget-announcements/budget-2026) What this could mean for you: more school-based routes into trades for future apprentices. If you're already in an apprenticeship, the more relevant questions are the fees you pay, employer support and whether your programme qualifies for any remaining funding. Sources: [National's Trades Academy announcement](https://www.national.org.nz/news/260603-more-trades-academy-places-for-young-peo?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [TEC Budget 2026](https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-guidance/budgets-and-allocations/government-budget-announcements/budget-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ![Green Party NZ (@NZGreens) on X](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/xwoeA3rTn5Pu0UL1uRc6X_g8ADsfUTe55rxQEjXC_rnFR_6TPTr_9eG0LsowNOdFRtax24qB8h-LRfUtZEf42T0CC5OclOZ5katbFJAYxs0cZRyqDBlGNgF_8AV_5WTCbYonGIqLGuK095lLGrkBVw3L8vdsA06tLHVNuCJquuc?purpose=inline) ## Green Party The Greens are another party to examine on education affordability and public investment. To compare their precise vocational-training commitments with Labour's tools grant and National's Trades Academy expansion, check the party's current election policies rather than assuming that broader education pledges apply to apprenticeships. [Policies for Party vote - NZ Election 2026](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/education)[The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next government](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/main-parties-vying-form-new-zealands-next-government-2026-10-12/) What to look for: fees-free training, targeted support for learners, and the amount of funding available to training providers. Source: [2026 education policy comparison](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/education?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ![New Zealand Legislative Election Winner 2026 Odds | Polymarket](https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-4/jofoEEdOXv6HOQzupGnQLgXlZKKPYTzvN6g4IUMlN6xdqX4l_qH5-Y0A3to5ytO5w95eGsg-WLInlnku5FmW0VEyKqhTiAqcZSbr_Z1e_uNyqacdq4zniDKhRNRugVUCsz1-CYpZeG4nO7sLuQKEQlQMBgJCAoyH3nC76yYHd6E?purpose=inline) ## ACT New Zealand ACT is part of the current governing coalition. For this issue, compare its published vocational education and funding policies with the government's actual changes to apprenticeship and tertiary funding. I haven't verified a specific 2026 ACT pledge that changes apprenticeship fees or directly provides apprentices with a tools grant. [Changes to the vocational education and training (VET) system](https://www.tec.govt.nz/strategic-initiatives/vocational-education-system/changes-to-the-vocational-education-and-training-vet-system)[The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next government](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/main-parties-vying-form-new-zealands-next-government-2026-10-12/) What to look for: how training providers are funded, how employers and industry shape qualifications, and what financial support learners receive. Source: [Policy.nz's 2026 election guide](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/education?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Other parties, including New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori and The Opportunities Party, may also have relevant policies. A useful neutral starting point for checking their specific proposals is [Policy.nz's 2026 education comparison](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/education?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Its trades and vocational education section allows you to explore the proposals without relying on party slogans. [Policies for Party vote - NZ Election 2026](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/education)[The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next government](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/main-parties-vying-form-new-zealands-next-government-2026-10-12/) An important distinction: expanding training places, subsidising an employer and making your course fees cheaper are three different things. A party may support one without promising the others. ## 2. What does training cost you right now? There are two different costs to think about. - Your personal costs: course fees, tools, work boots, transport and any equipment your employer doesn't cover. - The cost to your employer: wages, supervision and the time spent training you. Government subsidies can influence whether an employer takes on or retains an apprentice. One important change has already happened: the government's final-year Fees Free scheme is being phased out. If you complete an eligible qualification or work-based programme in 2026, you can apply for your final-year Fees Free entitlement within 12 months of completing it, up to 31 December 2027. Those completing after 2026 won't be eligible for that entitlement. [Budget 2026](https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-guidance/budgets-and-allocations/government-budget-announcements/budget-2026) There is also an existing Apprenticeship Boost scheme. Eligible employers can receive $500 per month, excluding GST, for up to 12 months for an eligible apprentice in their first year. This is employer support, not a direct payment to you. [Apprenticeship Boost](https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/fund-finder/apprenticeship-boost) For your own situation, ask your training provider or apprenticeship organisation: - Am I eligible for any remaining Fees Free support? - What will I pay in course fees over the whole apprenticeship? - Does my employer cover tools, protective equipment and block-course travel? - Would any proposed policy actually reduce my costs, or would it mainly benefit my employer? ## 3. How to vote in New Zealand New Zealand uses MMP, or Mixed Member Proportional representation. You get two votes, and they serve different purposes. [What is MMP?](https://elections.nz/democracy-in-nz/what-is-new-zealands-system-of-government/what-is-mmp) ### Your party vote You choose a political party. This largely determines how many seats that party receives in Parliament, so it has a major influence on which policies can be implemented. ### Your electorate vote You choose the local candidate you want to represent your electorate. That candidate can belong to a party or be independent. You do not have to vote for the same party in both parts of the ballot. You could choose one party for your party vote and a candidate from another party for your electorate vote. Key dates for 2026: - By midnight, 25 October: be enrolled or update your enrolment details. - From 26 October: advance voting begins. - Saturday, 7 November: Election Day. [2026 General Election](https://vote.nz/2026-general-election/about/overview)[Are you eligible to enrol and vote?](https://vote.nz/enrolling/get-ready-to-enrol/are-you-eligible-to-enrol-and-vote) At 18, you meet the age requirement, provided you also meet the citizenship or residency and living-in-New-Zealand requirements. Check your eligibility and enrol at [Vote NZ](https://vote.nz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). [Are you eligible to enrol and vote?](https://vote.nz/enrolling/get-ready-to-enrol/are-you-eligible-to-enrol-and-vote) ## 4. How to compare parties for your future When you read election promises, try comparing them against these four questions: | Question | Why it matters to you | | --- | --- | | Will I pay less for training? | Leaves more of your wages available for savings and living costs. | | Will employers have more support to hire apprentices? | Could affect the availability of apprenticeship positions. | | Will more training providers and courses be available? | Could affect where and how you complete your qualification. | | Will there be more work in my trade? | Finishing a qualification is more valuable if there are jobs available afterwards. | You can explore the parties' policies side by side at [Policy.nz — 2026 education policies](https://policy.nz/2026/party-vote/policies/education?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Focus on the section called Trades and vocational education, then check the actual policy details and proposed funding. One final point: because you're aiming for financial independence, it may also be worth comparing policies on starting wages, income tax, transport costs, housing and savings. Those can influence how quickly you can afford to move out, not just how much your apprenticeship costs. What trade are you training in? For example, electrical, plumbing, building, automotive, engineering or another trade. I can then compare the 2026 parties' published policies more specifically for your type of apprenticeship, including training costs and opportunities to find work. ## Gemini Answer ID: 053e68b8-677c-48b5-8c62-d29a7efa0230 It is a big milestone starting an apprenticeship at 18 and aiming for financial independence. Balancing work, learning, and navigating your first general election—happening on **Saturday, 7 November 2026**—is a great step. Political parties do differ on how they view the cost, support, and wages associated with vocational training and apprenticeships. Because you are directly affected as an apprentice, looking at these differences is a practical way to decide your party vote. --- ### Key Voting Information for 2026 * **Enrolment deadline:** Sunday, 25 October 2026 (You can enrol online at `vote.nz`). * **Advance voting starts:** Monday, 26 October 2026. * **Election day:** Saturday, 7 November 2026. * **Your votes:** You get two main votes—an **electorate vote** for your local MP, and a **party vote** which determines the overall share of seats in Parliament. --- ### How Parties Differ on Vocational Training and Apprenticeships Parties approach the vocational sector through different lenses, generally splitting across support for wages, direct grants, industry training funding, and structural models. #### 1. Wages and Financial Support (e.g., The Green Party) * **The Issue:** Apprentices often start out on the "training wage," which is lower than the standard adult minimum wage. * **Party Positions:** Parties on the left (such as the **Green Party**) have put forward specific cost-of-living policies targeted at apprentices. For example, the Greens have campaigned on abolishing the training wage entirely to lift apprentice pay up to the full minimum wage, alongside providing direct financial assistance like tool and equipment grants (e.g., $2,000 tool grants) and dedicated funding boosts for Māori and Pacific trades training. #### 2. Industry Training Structure and Funding (National, Labour, and ACT) * **The Issue:** How polytechnics, industry training organizations (ITOs), and ring-fenced vocational funding are structured. * **Party Positions:** * **National and ACT** generally emphasize economic productivity, business-led training models, and targeted industry support. Their focus tends to lean toward streamlined employer incentives and ensuring that training matches direct market and construction/infrastructure demands, sometimes favoring more flexible, workplace-embedded frameworks. * **Labour** historically leans heavily into centralized polytechnic reform (such as previous initiatives through Te Pūkenga) and direct fees-free or subsidized targeted training schemes to keep the cost of entry low for students and trainees entering critical workforce pipelines. #### 3. Targeted Demographics and Regional Trades * Several parties propose dedicated funding targeted at specific regions, or Māori and Pasifika trades training initiatives, to build up workforces in housing, civil infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. --- ### Where to Compare All Parties Because election policies cover a wide array of details, tools like **Policy.nz** provide a non-partisan breakdown where you can filter specifically by "Trades and vocational education" or "Wages and working conditions" to see side-by-side comparisons of what every registered party is promising. Are you leaning towards a particular aspect of your apprenticeship—like wanting better upfront tool grants, higher starting wages, or changes to how training is organized—that you'd like to explore further? ## Google AI Mode Answer ID: 7bc3334c-1b07-4510-8393-613859b1751e Congratulations on starting your apprenticeship and taking steps toward financial independence! Balancing work, life, and trying to figure out how New Zealand's political and voting system works can feel overwhelming, but it gets much clearer once you break it down. The 2026 New Zealand general election takes place on **Saturday, 7 November 2026** (with advance voting opening soon). * * * Part 1: How Voting Works in NZ (MMP System) New Zealand uses the **Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)** voting system. When you go to vote, you get **two votes** : 1. **Your Electorate Vote (The Local MP):** This is for the person you want to represent your local area (e.g., Epsom, Rongotai, or Wigram). The candidate who gets the most votes in that area wins the seat, regardless of overall party percentages. 2. **Your Party Vote (The Political Party):** This is the most powerful vote for shaping the government. It determines the proportion of seats each party gets in Parliament. If a party gets 5% of the total party vote (or wins an electorate seat), they get seats in Parliament based on that percentage. You can find out how to enrol and where to vote via the official [Vote.nz](https://vote.nz) website. * * * Part 2: Do Parties Differ on Vocational Training and Apprenticeships? Yes, political parties have distinct philosophies and active policies regarding the cost, structure, and support systems surrounding vocational training and apprenticeships. 1\. The Green Party * * **The Training Wage:** The Greens have campaigned heavily on abolishing the apprentice training wage (which currently allows employers to pay starting/young apprentices 19.16 an hour, or 80% of the adult minimum wage). They want all working apprentices to receive the full adult minimum wage (currently 23.95 an hour). * **Direct Support:** They have proposed financial incentives like equipment grants (e.g., a $2,000 equipment grant) to lower the upfront setup costs of starting a trade. [NZ Herald] * **Focus:** Raising immediate take-home pay and reducing drop-out rates caused by financial strain during training. [YouTube·RNZ] * 2\. The National Party (led Government / Current Settings) * * **Structural Reform:** The National-led government has been rolling out structural overhauls to vocational education and training (VET), moving away from the previous centralized mega-polytechnic (Te Pūkenga) model toward decentralized, industry-led structures and Industry Skills Boards. * **Focus:** Emphasizes rebuilding foundational pathways through secondary schooling (addressing NCEA and establishing industry-led subjects) and aligning training directly with industry needs to combat the skills crisis. * **Cost/Availability:** Prefers industry-backed partnerships and structured on-job frameworks rather than universal cash grants or mandates that might increase immediate employer labour costs. * 3\. The Labour Party * * **Focus:** Generally leans toward public-sector backing, heavily subsidizing vocational training costs (such as previous fees-free or targeted targeted training schemes), and maintaining stronger central oversight in polytechnics and work-based learning divisions. * **Broader Education:** In the broader education sector, Labour has pledged to freeze or review recent sweeping curriculum and NCEA reforms pushed by the National government, preferring to consult closely with educational and vocational sectors rather than forcing rapid structural shifts. * * * * Quick Summary for Your Situation * * If your priority as an 18-year-old apprentice is **immediate take-home pay and help with tool/equipment costs** , parties like the **Greens** have specific direct policies targeting the training wage and equipment grants. * If your priority is **long-term stability in how the qualification system is structured** and industry-driven job security, you will want to weigh up **National's** industry-led structural changes against **Labour's** more centralized, public-provider approach. * To check your enrolment status, find your electorate, or look up candidate meetings near you, visit Vote.nz. ## AI Overviews Answer ID: c7fb7928-8f41-4113-b9ea-e378101a6020 Yes, the political parties in New Zealand have **significant differences on the cost, pay, and structure of vocational training** for the **2026 general election**. As an 18-year-old apprentice, your choice of party vote will directly affect how much money you take home each week, the grants you receive for gear, and the overall setup of the system you train under. Direct Comparison: Party Policies on Apprenticeships The major parties differ sharply on what you should be paid, how much support you receive, and how the vocational system is structured: Political Party| Take-Home Pay Policy| Equipment & Costs| Training System Structure ---|---|---|--- **National**| Maintains the current framework where employers can pay the **training minimum wage** ($19.16/hr).| Supports early training by investing **$69 million to double Trades Academy places** to 20,000 for high school students.| Focuses on a **regionalized model** , dismantling Te Pūkenga to re-establish 10 stand-alone regional polytechnics. **Labour**| Retains the standard training wage rules but aims to heavily subsidize your career path.| Promises a **$1,000 toolbox grant** for apprentices and a permanent **Apprenticeship Boost** subsidy to help businesses keep you employed.| Operates within the reformed network of standalone polytechnics and newly created **Industry Skills Boards (ISBs)**. **Greens**| Wants to **completely abolish the training wage**. This would immediately bump your minimum pay from $19.16 to the adult minimum of **$23.95/hr** (about **$10,000 extra a year**).| Proposes a **$2,000 apprentice equipment grant** for tools and uniforms, plus an extra $30M for Māori and Pasifika training.| Seeks to tackle low trade completion rates by heavily funding pastoral care and learner support. **ACT**| Aims to **reduce the training wage to 60%** of the adult minimum wage while freezing the adult minimum wage for three years to lower costs for business owners.| Focuses on shifting financial incentives directly to businesses rather than expanding individual student grants.| Favors reducing government intervention and allowing private training providers to drive the trades industry. **NZ First**| Backs the traditional training wage setup, arguing that apprentices are less productive initially and that parent support helps bridge the gap.| Focuses on regional employment rather than adding new student-side financial grants.| Strongly supports regional control and tailoring training to immediate local economic and manufacturing shortages. * * * How Voting Works in New Zealand (The Basics) Since you are 18 and looking to build financial independence, voting is your primary tool to influence policy changes that impact your wallet. New Zealand uses the **Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)** voting system. When you go to vote, you get a single ballot with **two votes** : 1. **The Party Vote (The most important vote):** This vote determines the share of seats each political party gets in Parliament. If a party gets 40% of the party vote, they get roughly 40% of the seats. This is the vote that determines which party's apprenticeship policies (like the pay rates or tool grants listed above) actually become law. 2. **The Electorate Vote:** This vote is for the specific local politician (MP) you want representing your local area context in Parliament. Because no single party usually gets more than 50% of the vote, parties must form a **coalition** (a partnership) to govern. This means a government is usually a mix of ideas—for example, the current National-led government includes ACT and NZ First, while a left-leaning government would likely involve Labour and the Greens. To help you test your understanding of how the voting system works and where you fit into the upcoming election, would you like to try a short quiz? Loading AI-generated quiz… Loading AI-generated quiz... First-Time Voter's Guide to MMP and Parliament Interactive view Text view 1 / 0 1. When you step into the voting booth for a New Zealand general election using the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system, how many votes do you actually get to cast? A. Only one vote, which decides both your local representative and the government. Incorrect. Under MMP, your vote is split into two separate parts so you can express a choice for both your local area and the big-picture government. B. Two votes: one for your local electorate MP and one for your preferred political party. Correct! You get a "two-tick" ballot: your electorate vote for a local person representing your area, and your party vote for the political party you want to see steer the country. C. Three votes: one for a local MP, one for a party, and one directly for the Prime Minister. Incorrect. New Zealanders do not vote directly for the Prime Minister on their ballot paper; the Prime Minister is chosen as the leader who can command the support of a majority in Parliament. D. As many votes as there are registered political parties running in the election. Incorrect. No matter how many parties are running, you only get two ticks: one for an electorate candidate and one for a party. Show hint Think about why people refer to the New Zealand voting system as a "two-tick" ballot. You are deciding two different things at once! 1. Which of your two votes has the biggest impact on the overall percentage of seats a political party gets in Parliament? A. The Electorate Vote, because local MPs make all the national laws by themselves. Incorrect. Local electorate MPs are important advocates for their communities, but they don't determine the overall power balance of parties in Parliament. B. Neither, they both carry equal weight for every single decision in Parliament. Incorrect. The two votes serve entirely different functions; the party vote is what dictates proportionality across Parliament. C. The Party Vote, because the total share of seats a party holds in Parliament is decided by this nationwide percentage. Correct! Your party vote determines how many total seats a party gets. If a party gets 30% of the nationwide party vote, they get roughly 30% of the seats in Parliament. D. Only the vote cast for independent candidates who are not aligned with any group. Incorrect. Independent candidates only run for local electorates and do not form part of the proportional party share of Parliament. Show hint Consider the "Proportional" part of Mixed Member Proportional (MMP). Which vote scales with the national total? 1. How does a candidate win a local electorate seat in their specific geographic region? A. They need to get the highest number of votes (a plurality) in that specific local electorate race. Correct! Within a local electorate, it works like a classic race: whoever gets the most individual votes among the candidates in that specific area wins the seat, even if it's a tight contest. B. They must secure a majority of the national party vote across the entire country. Incorrect. A local candidate only needs to win their individual local electorate contest, regardless of how their party performs elsewhere in the country. C. They are automatically assigned the seat by the Electoral Commission based on their work experience. Incorrect. Electorate seats are won directly by the voters in that local area choosing a candidate on election day. D. They must be placed at the absolute top of their party's closed list. Incorrect. Winning an electorate depends strictly on local votes cast in that specific boundary area, not list ranking. Show hint Think about how local competitions work—it's a direct race between the candidates running in your specific local neighborhood or region. 1. Generally speaking, what does a political party need to achieve nationally to enter Parliament and bring in extra MPs from their party list? A. Raise a minimum of $1 million in campaign donations before the election year. Incorrect. Financial fundraising rules do not dictate whether a party gets seats in Parliament; voter support does. B. Have at least 120 candidates standing in every single electorate across New Zealand. Incorrect. Parties do not need to run a candidate in every electorate to enter Parliament. C. Agree in writing to support the current Prime Minister before votes are counted. Incorrect. Parties campaign independently and negotiate alliances _after_ the votes are counted, not before. D. Win at least 5% of the total nationwide party vote, OR win at least one local electorate seat. Correct! This is the safety rule of MMP: pass the 5% threshold nationwide OR win a local electorate seat, and you qualify to bring in list MPs proportional to your party vote. Show hint There is a famous percentage number or a backup condition involving winning a local electorate race that keeps smaller parties alive in Parliament. 1. Why do political parties often form a "coalition government" in New Zealand under the MMP system? A. Because the law requires all political parties to merge into one single party after the election. Incorrect. Parties remain completely separate organizations with their own unique policies and identities. B. Because no single party usually wins more than 50% of the total seats, so parties team up to secure a majority. Correct! To govern and pass laws, a group needs a majority (over 60 out of 120+ seats). When no single party reaches that on its own, they form a coalition or agreement to work together. C. Because the Governor-General randomly assigns partner parties as an administrative exercise. Incorrect. The Governor-General does not pick or force coalitions; political parties negotiate these agreements themselves based on who can command a majority. D. Because electorate MPs are not legally allowed to sit in Parliament without a partner. Incorrect. Electorate MPs take their seats regardless of whether their party is in government or in the opposition. Show hint Think about numbers and majority rule: what magic percentage of seats do you need to comfortably run the country, and what happens if nobody reaches it alone? Back Next Explain my results Create another quiz If you want to look deeper into other policy areas that impact your independence, let me know if you would like me to compare party policies on **housing and renting** or how they plan to handle **income tax brackets**.