Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbasePro-choice, but ban after the first three months |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, 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?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, 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?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, 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?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Sunday Double Wages
Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship
Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition
Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Foreign Land Ownership
Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
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?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Healthcare › Nurse to Patient Ratios
Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, 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?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation
Should the government regulate the internet?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Social › Pill Testing at Music Festivals
Do you support drug testing at live music festivals?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Mining Water Use
If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
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?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
JP>JP James Paterson 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?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
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?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseMore |
Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas
Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
the Environment › Coal Seam Gas
Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Boat Immigrants
Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Crime › Adler A110 Ban
Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, this gun’s availability would put the public at risk of a mass shooting |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Social › Safe Schools
Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Live Exports
Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Whaling
Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Education › University Funding
Should universities set their own fees?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › GP Visits
Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Negative Gearing
Should the government ban negative gearing?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › U.S. Military Bases
Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
the Environment › Uranium
Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Rent Tax
Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Social › Lock Out Laws
Do you support lock out laws?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Australia, have the right to vote?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Housing Bubble
Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseIncrease |
Healthcare › Hospitals
Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits for Senators?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
the Economy › ABCC
Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Monarchy
Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?
JP>JP James Paterson voterbaseNo |