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Mike Crook’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, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone


Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  Party’s support baseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

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

  Party’s support baseNo, they should be detained, investigated, and given a fair trial once they re-enter our country

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Healthcare  ›  Nurse to Patient Ratios

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  Party’s support baseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Environment  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Party’s support baseYes, and make it a living wage

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Sunday Double Wages

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

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

  Party’s support baseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchRaise

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  ›  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, this concession disproportionately benefits the rich

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy  ›  Mining Water Use

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Turnball Tax Cut

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

  Party’s support baseNo, these tax cuts will only benefit higher income citizens

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Coal Seam Gas

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

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?

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we cannot afford to give military resources right now

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Party’s support baseYes, and provide more free public transportation

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?

  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, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and we should establish more neutrality in our international affairs

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  Party’s support baseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

the Economy  ›  Rent Tax

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

  Party’s support baseYes, close loopholes and increase mining taxes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Crime  ›  Adler A110 Ban

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

  Party’s support baseYes, this gun’s availability would put the public at risk of a mass shooting

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Parental Leave

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and fund the increased payouts from taxes on high income businesses

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Technology  ›  Raising the Pension Age

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Housing Bubble

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  Party’s support baseYes

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

the Economy  ›  National Broadband Network

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, a national high-speed fibre optic network is crucial for the future of Australia's economy

Domestic Policy  ›  Live Exports

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, ban all live exports

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and lower the cap to 20%

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Crime  ›  Domestic Violence Registry

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, public name-and-shame lists incite vigilante justice and prevent offenders from rehabilitating

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and increase the amount

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Healthcare  ›  Hospitals

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

  Party’s support baseNo, this model encourages hospitals to use unnecessary expensive treatments on patients in order to make a profit

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchHelp

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and take an active stance to stop whaling all over the world

the Environment  ›  Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchPalestine

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Education  ›  International Student Caps

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health Sessions

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Party’s support baseIncrease

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigration Reduction

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the housing crisis is caused by investor tax breaks, not migration

Social  ›  Lock Out Laws

Do you support lock out laws?

  Party’s support baseYes

Religion  ›  Prayer in Parliament

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

  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

the Economy  ›  Taxing Churches

Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?

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

Education  ›  School Phone Bans

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

MC>MC  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?

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

Housing  ›  Vacancy Tax

Should the government tax homeowners who leave their properties empty?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, force investors to put empty homes back on the rental market.

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

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

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

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Education  ›  Cancelling Student Debt

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

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

the Environment  ›  High Superannuation Balance Tax

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaping Ban

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, vaping is significantly safer than smoking and banning it forces people back to cigarettes

Crime  ›  Youth Curfews

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Native Forest Logging

Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  School Chaplaincy Funding

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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?

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Elections  ›  Voter ID Laws

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, cash protects privacy and works during power outages

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Online Pornography Age Verification

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Healthcare  ›  Pharmacist Prescribing Power

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, profiting from the sale of the very drugs you prescribe is a massive conflict of interest

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Housing  ›  Super for Housing

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is a violation of free speech

Domestic Policy  ›  Indigenous Treaty

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Judge-Only Rape Trials

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

MC>MC  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?

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

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

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

the Economy  ›  Right to Disconnect

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, answering emails off the clock is wage theft.

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Party’s support baseNo, and education should not be privatised

Domestic Policy  ›  Banning Gambling Ads

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, ban them completely to stop normalizing gambling for children.

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Overrides

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

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

Social  ›  Cashless Welfare Card

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Recognizing Palestine

Should the government officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state?

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Social  ›  Religious Hiring Rights

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Cash Mandate

Should businesses be legally required to accept physical cash?

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

Healthcare  ›  Psychedelic Therapy Legalization

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Overtime

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it creates a loophole for employers to dodge taxes by reclassifying normal wages as overtime.

Domestic Policy  ›  Truth-Telling Commission

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Feral Cat Culling

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, mass slaughter is cruel and we should focus on humane trap-neuter-return programs

the Economy  ›  ABCC

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

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Sports Betting Ads

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  New Fossil Fuel Ban

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we are in a climate emergency and must stop expanding the fossil fuel industry

the Economy  ›  Supermarket Breakup

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, stop them from price gouging struggling families.

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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Change the Date

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  The "Ute Tax"

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  ABC Privatization

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

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  NDIS Funding

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Work From Home

Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Free Sport on TV

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Anti-Protest Laws

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

MC>MC  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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Mandatory Cashless Gaming

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

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

the Environment  ›  Shark Nets

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

MC>MC  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)?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Media Royal Commission

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, Australia has one of the most concentrated media markets in the world

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the social license of major polluters has expired and we must treat fossil fuels like tobacco

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

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

MC>MC  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?

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

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?

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

MC>MC  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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

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

MC>MC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo