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Which policies did Jacinda Ardern support during the 2017 New Zealand election campaign?
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Jacinda Ardern
Labour politician Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand in 2017.
During the 2017 New Zealand general election campaign, Jacinda Ardern advocated for several key policy initiatives as part of her platform to provide a "fairer deal" for marginalized citizens. Her policy agenda included:
- Education: A call for free university education.1
- Immigration: A commitment to reducing immigration levels.1
- Social Welfare: The development of new programs specifically designed to alleviate poverty among children.1
- Social Issues: Support for the decriminalization of abortion.1
These positions were central to her campaign as she sought to replace the incumbent National Party government led by Bill English.1