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Barbara Pocock’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Australian voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Party’s support basePro-choice

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

  Party’s support baseYes


Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Party’s support baseYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone

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

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as the organization is internationally recognized as a terrorist group

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Nurse to Patient Ratios

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?

  Party’s support baseNo, only allow leases

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

the Economy  ›  Sunday Double Wages

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

  Party’s support baseLess

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Party’s support baseYes

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Party’s support baseYes

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  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

  Party’s support baseNo, do not censor or monitor data

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Party’s support baseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?

  Party’s support baseNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Domestic Policy  ›  GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Party’s support baseRaise

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Mining Water Use

If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Party’s support baseYes

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

Should the state governments buy back privatized electricity grids to lower energy bills?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, essential utilities must be publicly owned to prioritize citizens over corporate profits

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Turnball Tax Cut

Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Party’s support baseYes

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 Environment  ›  Coal Seam Gas

Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Party’s support baseFewer

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?

  Party’s support baseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

  Party’s support baseNo, and univerisity education should be free for all citizens

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Safe Schools

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Party’s support baseNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

the Economy  ›  Rent Tax

Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Australia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  Party’s support baseYes

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

  Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Crime  ›  Adler A110 Ban

Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

  Party’s support baseNo, funding should come from their members

Social  ›  Parental Leave

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Housing Bubble

Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  National Broadband Network

Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Live Exports

Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners currently residing in Australia have the right to vote?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Domestic Violence Registry

Should the government create a publicly accessible registry of convicted domestic violence offenders?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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

Healthcare  ›  Hospitals

Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this model encourages hospitals to use unnecessary expensive treatments on patients in order to make a profit

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

  Party’s support baseHelp

Social  ›  Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Nuclear Waste

Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

  Party’s support baseDecrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchPalestine

the Environment  ›  Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party’s support baseYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health Sessions

Should the government restore the number of Medicare-subsidized psychology sessions from 10 back to 20 per year?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Party’s support baseIncrease

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, shrinkflation is a sneaky way for corporations to hide inflation and mislead shoppers

Social  ›  Lock Out Laws

Do you support lock out laws?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Religion  ›  Prayer in Parliament

Should the daily recital of the Lord's Prayer at the opening of federal parliament be abolished?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Party’s support baseYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Taxing Churches

Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, many operate like for-profit corporations and must pay their fair share

Immigration  ›  Indefinite Immigrant Detention

Should the government have the power to indefinitely detain non-citizens who have completed criminal sentences but cannot be deported?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Education  ›  School Phone Bans

Should the government mandate a nationwide ban on student mobile phones in all primary and secondary schools?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, schools should teach digital self-regulation instead of enforcing an easily bypassed blanket ban

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  International Student Caps

Should the government cap international student enrollments to relieve the housing shortage?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Housing  ›  Vacancy Tax

Should the government tax homeowners who leave their properties empty?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, housing is a human right, not a speculative asset for the wealthy.

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, 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?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Public School

Should the federal government turn over school funding to the states?

  Party’s support baseNo

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

Should politicians be banned from becoming lobbyists after they leave office?

  Party’s support baseYes, public service is a duty to the people, not a stepping stone to corporate wealth.

Immigration  ›  Immigration Reduction

Should the government drastically reduce the annual intake of immigrants to ease the housing crisis?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Egypt

Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Youth Bail Laws

Should bail laws be tightened to make it harder for youth offenders to get out of jail?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

  Party’s support baseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Crime  ›  Youth Curfews

Should police be given the power to enforce night-time curfews on children in high-crime towns?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Education  ›  Cancelling Student Debt

Should the government wipe all outstanding HECS/HELP student debt?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, saddling young people with debt during a housing crisis is generational theft.

Domestic Policy  ›  Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Vaping Ban

Should the government ban the sale of recreational e-cigarettes (vapes)?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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

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  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Environment  ›  Native Forest Logging

Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, leaving forests intact is the best way to capture carbon

Technology  ›  Right to Repair Laws

Should manufacturers be legally required to provide spare parts and repair manuals to the public?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

the Economy  ›  Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Pharmacist Prescribing Power

Should pharmacists be allowed to prescribe everyday medications without requiring patients to consult a doctor?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but strictly limit this to routine renewals like oral contraceptives and basic UTI antibiotics

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, except for low income citizens

Domestic Policy  ›  Indigenous Treaty

Should the government negotiate a formal treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, First Nations people never ceded sovereignty and we are the only Commonwealth nation without a treaty

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

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Super for Housing

Should first-home buyers be allowed to withdraw from their superannuation to buy a house?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, flooding the market with retirement savings will just drive house prices higher.

Crime  ›  Judge-Only Rape Trials

Should sexual assault cases be decided by a judge alone, rather than a jury of peers?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers is a fundamental democratic safeguard

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Education  ›  School Chaplaincy Funding

Should the federal government stop funding religious chaplains in public schools?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, public money should not be used to promote religion in schools

the Economy  ›  Right to Disconnect

Should employers be banned from contacting employees outside of working hours?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Elections  ›  Voter ID Laws

Should voters be required to present photo identification at the polling booth?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Cashless Welfare Card

Should the government mandate cashless welfare cards that restrict what recipients can buy?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Overrides

Should the federal government override local council zoning laws to force the construction of high-density housing?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, overriding councils just hands a blank check to dodgy developers who build defective high-rises

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Party’s support baseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

Foreign Policy  ›  Recognizing Palestine

Should the government officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, immediate recognition is a necessary step to restart the peace process.

Foreign Policy  ›  AUKUS Submarines

Should Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS security pact?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  ABCC

Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Cash Mandate

Should businesses be legally required to accept physical cash?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, refusing cash discriminates against the elderly and the unbanked

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Overtime

Should income earned from overtime hours be exempt from federal income tax?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Overruling the RBA

Should the federal government have the power to overrule interest rate decisions made by the Reserve Bank?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, elected representatives must have the final say, not unelected bureaucrats

Social  ›  Religious Hiring Rights

Should religious schools be allowed to fire teachers based on their sexuality?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Sports Betting Ads

Should gambling companies be banned from advertising during live sporting events?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the relentless saturation of live odds is grooming a new generation of problem gamblers.

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  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  New Fossil Fuel Ban

Should the government ban the approval of new coal and gas projects?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Gig Worker Rights

Should gig economy workers (like Uber and DoorDash drivers) be classified as employees with guaranteed minimum wage?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, companies are exploiting loopholes to pay below the legal minimum wage.

Domestic Policy  ›  Change the Date

Should the date of Australia Day be moved from January 26th?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, January 26 marks the beginning of British colonization and the dispossession of Indigenous people

Domestic Policy  ›  ABC Privatization

Should the government sell the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to private owners?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we need a neutral public broadcaster to ensure independent journalism

Transportation  ›  The "Ute Tax"

Should car manufacturers be penalized if they sell too many gas-guzzling vehicles?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Mandatory Cashless Gaming

Should the government mandate the use of cashless gaming cards for all poker machines?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and enforce a strict daily spending cap to stop addicts from destroying their families.

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Work From Home

Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, mandatory commuting is an outdated relic that wastes time, money, and harms the environment.

Domestic Policy  ›  Anti-Protest Laws

Should the government impose harsh criminal penalties on protesters who block roads or disrupt infrastructure?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  NDIS Funding

Should the government curb the spending growth of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, disability support is a fundamental human right that must be fully funded regardless of cost

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Housing  ›  Short-Term Rental Caps

Should local councils cap the number of days a property can be rented out on short-term platforms like Airbnb?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, homes are for residents, not tourists, and hoarding properties for Airbnb profits destroys local communities

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only on terms they overwhelmingly support

Domestic Policy  ›  Free Sport on TV

Should streaming services be banned from buying exclusive rights to major sporting events?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, iconic moments like the Matildas or Grand Finals belong to the people, not behind a paywall.

Domestic Policy  ›  Media Royal Commission

Should the government launch a Royal Commission into the dominance of the Murdoch media empire?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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)?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Shark Nets

Should the government remove shark nets from beaches to protect marine life?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, they are ineffective and indiscriminately kill protected marine life like turtles and dolphins

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships

Should fossil fuel companies be banned from sponsoring national sports teams and arts organizations?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Streaming Content Quotas

Should streaming giants like Netflix be legally required to produce local Australian stories?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, prevent our culture from being drowned out by American content

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

Should the National Anti-Corruption Commission be held to a lower threshold for holding public hearings?

  Party’s support baseYes, otherwise politicians will just sweep their corruption scandals under the rug.

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

BP>BP  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party’s support baseNo