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Mark Banasiak’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, but ban after the first three months

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, reform zoning laws to increase housing supply instead


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

  Party’s support baseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

  Party’s support baseLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, 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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Domestic Policy  ›  Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Environment  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Sunday Double Wages

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, i don’'t trust the government to determine what is ethical

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, current AI makes confident mistakes in complex cases

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but scale back our current involvement

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

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, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Economy  ›  Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Mining Water Use

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should Australia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Turnball Tax Cut

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, these tax cuts will only benefit higher income citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

the Environment  ›  Coal Seam Gas

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

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

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Party’s support baseMore

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

  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 baseNo

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

Social  ›  Safe Schools

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

  Party’s support baseYes

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if they are jointly owned and operated

the Economy  ›  Rent Tax

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if it's a cross country system linking all states

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, 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 baseNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Parental Leave

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but means-test it so we don't subsidize wealthy families.

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Party’s support baseYes

Technology  ›  Raising the Pension Age

Should the government raise the age of eligibility for the age pension to 70?

  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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Housing Bubble

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, a more cost effective solution should be developed such as fibre to the node

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Live Exports

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Domestic Violence Registry

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but keep the database private and only accessible through a formal police background check

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Healthcare  ›  Hospitals

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Social  ›  Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

  Party’s support baseHelp

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Nuclear Waste

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

  Party’s support baseIncrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, just prevent Japanese whaling in Australian waters

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 baseNo

the Environment  ›  Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  International Student Caps

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we cannot house our own citizens, let alone record numbers of foreign students.

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health Sessions

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, 10 sessions are insufficient for treating complex mental health issues.

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

  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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Party’s support baseDecrease

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious

Social  ›  Lock Out Laws

Do you support lock out laws?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration Reduction

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, "we are full" and our infrastructure cannot cope with record growth

Religion  ›  Prayer in Parliament

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it is a harmless tradition honoring the historical Christian foundations of our democracy

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Immigration  ›  Indefinite Immigrant Detention

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, public safety outweighs the civil liberties of convicted non-citizens who forfeit their right to freedom

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only to assist and not replace human decision making

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

the Economy  ›  Taxing Churches

Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this would bankrupt small community parishes that are vital to the poor

Education  ›  School Phone Bans

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, banning phones reduces distractions, curbs cyberbullying, and forces face-to-face socialization

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Housing  ›  Vacancy Tax

Should the government tax homeowners who leave their properties empty?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, property rights allow owners to do whatever they want with their home.

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, public service is a duty to the people, not a stepping stone to corporate wealth.

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and we should do more to prevent the outsourcing of Australian jobs

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for dangerous repeat offenders

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Education  ›  Cancelling Student Debt

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, why should a tradie pay higher taxes to subsidize a rich kid's arts degree?

the Environment  ›  High Superannuation Balance Tax

Should the government double the tax rate on superannuation balances exceeding three million dollars?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, constantly shifting the goalposts on superannuation destroys trust and discourages self-reliance

Education  ›  Public School

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Egypt

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should stay out of this

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaping Ban

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, if adults can buy cigarettes and alcohol, they should be free to buy vapes

Crime  ›  Youth Curfews

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, take kids off the streets to protect the community from rampaging youth gangs

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Native Forest Logging

Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Education  ›  School Chaplaincy Funding

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, do not abandon vulnerable students who rely on pastoral care

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Technology  ›  Right to Repair Laws

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Elections  ›  Voter ID Laws

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

Social  ›  Online Pornography Age Verification

Should citizens be required to use a government digital ID to verify their age before accessing online pornography?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, parents should install their own network filters instead of imposing state-mandated digital surveillance

Healthcare  ›  Pharmacist Prescribing Power

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, it reduces wait times and relieves our overwhelmed GP clinics

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Housing  ›  Super for Housing

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, it is their money and owning a home is the best form of retirement security.

Domestic Policy  ›  Indigenous Treaty

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it would divide the country and create a separate class of citizens

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is a violation of free speech

Crime  ›  Judge-Only Rape Trials

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy  ›  Right to Disconnect

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should not micromanage private employment contracts.

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, 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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Banning Gambling Ads

Should the government ban gambling advertisements on television and social media?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we don't need a nanny state interfering with private businesses.

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Overrides

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, local communities must have the final say over the character and heritage of their neighborhoods

Foreign Policy  ›  AUKUS Submarines

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but build them entirely in Australia to ensure local jobs and independence.

Social  ›  Cashless Welfare Card

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it is a paternalistic policy that strips vulnerable people of their dignity and financial autonomy

Foreign Policy  ›  Recognizing Palestine

Should the government officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

the Economy  ›  Cash Mandate

Should businesses be legally required to accept physical cash?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, cash is king, it guarantees privacy and prevents banks from tracking your spending

Social  ›  Religious Hiring Rights

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, faith schools must be free to uphold their values

Healthcare  ›  Psychedelic Therapy Legalization

Should psychiatrists be allowed to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat severe mental health conditions?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but strictly within supervised clinical settings, not as a Trojan horse for full recreational legalization

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Overtime

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, reward those willing to work extra hours to get ahead.

Domestic Policy  ›  Truth-Telling Commission

Should the federal government establish a formal Makarrata Commission to investigate and record Australia's colonial history?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should focus on closing the gap in Indigenous health and housing rather than relitigating the past

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Feral Cat Culling

Should the government implement a nationwide lethal culling program to eradicate millions of feral cats?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, aggressive eradication is the only way to save our native marsupials from extinction

the Economy  ›  Overruling the RBA

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Sports Betting Ads

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but restrict them to late-night slots so children are not exposed.

the Environment  ›  New Fossil Fuel Ban

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, mining exports generate billions in revenue that fund our schools, hospitals, and infrastructure

the Economy  ›  Supermarket Breakup

Should the government forcibly break up the Coles and Woolworths duopoly?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, give the ACCC power to break up monopolies.

Domestic Policy  ›  Change the Date

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, January 26 marks the foundation of modern Australia and we should not be ashamed of our history

Transportation  ›  The "Ute Tax"

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Domestic Policy  ›  ABC Privatization

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the ABC provides vital services to regional communities that private media ignores

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Anti-Protest Laws

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we need a zero-tolerance approach to extremists engaging in economic sabotage

Domestic Policy  ›  Free Sport on TV

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

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

the Economy  ›  Gig Worker Rights

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this would destroy the flexibility that makes gig work attractive.

Domestic Policy  ›  NDIS Funding

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but crack down on price-gouging providers rather than cutting participant plans

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Work From Home

Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

  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?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, mum-and-dad investors have the right to monetize their hard-earned property assets however they see fit

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Mandatory Cashless Gaming

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government has no business tracking how law-abiding citizens spend their own money.

the Environment  ›  Shark Nets

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, human life is the priority and nets are a proven safety measure

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Media Royal Commission

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is a political vendetta by the Left against conservative viewpoints

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, sponsorships are private contracts and sports teams shouldn't be pawns in climate culture wars

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, sunlight is the only disinfectant that restores trust in government.

Domestic Policy  ›  Streaming Content Quotas

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, consumers should decide what to watch, not government bureaucrats

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

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

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo