Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Barbara Pocock voterbasePro-choice |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Party’s support baseYes, and we should socialise medicine and healthcare |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition
Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Should the death penalty be reinstated?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Taxes
Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Healthcare › Universal Dental Care
Are you in favour of universal dental care?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship
Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Party’s support baseYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
Healthcare › Nurse to Patient Ratios
Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
the Environment › Foreign Land Ownership
Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
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?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation
Should the government regulate the internet?
Party’s support baseNo, do not censor or monitor data |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseLess |
the Economy › Sunday Double Wages
Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas
Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?
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?
Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
the Economy › Mining Water Use
If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Boat Immigrants
Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Party’s support baseFewer |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseRaise |
the Environment › Coal Seam Gas
Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
Education › University Funding
Should universities set their own fees?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo, and univerisity education should be free for all citizens |
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?
the Economy › Turnball Tax Cut
Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Domestic Policy › GP Visits
Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?
Social › Safe Schools
Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Australia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Economy › National Broadband Network
Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Crime › Adler A110 Ban
Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Negative Gearing
Should the government ban negative gearing?
Domestic Policy › Live Exports
Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Australia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › U.S. Military Bases
Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Party’s support baseYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Domestic Policy › High Speed Rail
Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
Party’s support baseNo, funding should come from their members |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Rent Tax
Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Party’s support baseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Foreign Policy › Whaling
Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Environment › Uranium
Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Social › Parental Leave
Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Australia, have the right to vote?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
the Environment › Nuclear Waste
Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Party influenceYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
Healthcare › Hospitals
Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseYes |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseIncrease |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Party’s support baseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
Foreign Policy › Free Trade
Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?
Party’s support baseNo, not until China meets strict humanitarian and animal rights standards |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Party’s support baseNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Education › Public School
Should the federal government turn over school funding to the states?
Barbara Pocock voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Foreign Policy › Egypt
Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Domestic Policy › Monarchy
Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
Party’s support baseNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
the Economy › ABCC
Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
