the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
NXT>NXT Public statementsYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
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Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
the Economy › Sunday Double Wages
Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition
Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
NXT>NXT Public statementsYes |
Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship
Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?
NXT>NXT Public statementsNo, they should be brought back to Australia and locked up in order to prevent them from retaliating against Australians overseas. |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
the Environment › Foreign Land Ownership
Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, we should protect the jobs of our farmers |
Healthcare › Nurse to Patient Ratios
Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Healthcare › Universal Dental Care
Are you in favour of universal dental care?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech |
Social › Death Penalty
Should the death penalty be reinstated?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation
Should the government regulate the internet?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only to prevent child pornography and copyright infringement |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
the Economy › Mining Water Use
If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should Australia conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
NXT>NXT Public statementsYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
the Environment › Coal Seam Gas
Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, we should provide more funding for renewable energy instead |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Crime › Adler A110 Ban
Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, this gun’s availability would put the public at risk of a mass shooting |
the Economy › Turnball Tax Cut
Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, these tax cuts will only benefit higher income citizens |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Immigration › Boat Immigrants
Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?
NXT>NXT Public statementsYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Domestic Policy › Live Exports
Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?
NXT>NXT Public statementsNo |
the Economy › National Broadband Network
Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, a national high-speed fibre optic network is crucial for the future of Australia's economy |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
Social › Safe Schools
Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?
Domestic Policy › GP Visits
Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Education › University Funding
Should universities set their own fees?
Foreign Policy › Whaling
Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, just prevent Japanese whaling in Australian waters |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Australia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
NXT>NXT Public statementsIncrease |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Australia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
the Economy › Negative Gearing
Should the government ban negative gearing?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, this concession disproportionately benefits the rich |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Domestic Policy › High Speed Rail
Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?
Foreign Policy › U.S. Military Bases
Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only if they are jointly owned and operated |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Social › Parental Leave
Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, but increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
the Environment › Uranium
Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only if exports go to countries which have signed the nuclear non-proliferation treaty |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
the Environment › Nuclear Waste
Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only if there is no risk to the environment |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
the Economy › Rent Tax
Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, close loopholes and increase mining taxes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Australia, have the right to vote?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Domestic Policy › Housing Bubble
Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination |
Healthcare › Hospitals
Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, this model encourages hospitals to use unnecessary expensive treatments on patients in order to make a profit |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Foreign Policy › Free Trade
Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, and we should do more to prevent the outsourcing of Australian jobs |
Foreign Policy › Egypt
Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, we should stay out of this |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Education › Public School
Should the federal government turn over school funding to the states?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private |
the Economy › Decentralised Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
the Economy › ABCC
Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, the currently proposed ABCC would have excessive powers |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
NXT>NXT ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |