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Phillip Thompson’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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, 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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies


Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, incentivise private companies to address this issue instead

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but with parental permission

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

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

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, incentivize the development of new housing instead

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for children and senior citizens

Healthcare  ›  Nurse to Patient Ratios

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

the Environment  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, if they are approved by a review board

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Sunday Double Wages

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchMore

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, our government needs experienced leaders

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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only to prevent child pornography and copyright infringement

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the most qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, 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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy  ›  Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and temporary protection visas

the Economy  ›  Turnball Tax Cut

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, this will help grow the economy and encourage foreign investment

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

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

the Economy  ›  Mining Water Use

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Coal Seam Gas

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Social  ›  Safe Schools

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency

the Economy  ›  Rent Tax

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but possibly later when it's affordable

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Adler A110 Ban

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this gun poses no greater risk than existing firearms

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and funding should be proportional to the amount of votes they receive

Social  ›  Parental Leave

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, all mothers should get paid the same amount

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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Housing Bubble

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Technology  ›  Raising the Pension Age

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  National Broadband Network

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

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Live Exports

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, exports are crucial to the farming industry

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Crime  ›  Domestic Violence Registry

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

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Healthcare  ›  Hospitals

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, provide incentives instead of penalties to create fuel alternatives

Social  ›  Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

the Environment  ›  Nuclear Waste

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, if there is consent from the local indigenous communities

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchIncrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, take a diplomatic approach to discourage Japanese whaling

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchIsrael

the Environment  ›  Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

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

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, companies must be free to adjust product sizes to manage their own rising costs

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Religion  ›  Prayer in Parliament

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Lock Out Laws

Do you support lock out laws?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

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

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Taxing Churches

Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?

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

Immigration  ›  Indefinite Immigrant Detention

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Education  ›  School Phone Bans

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  International Student Caps

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Housing  ›  Vacancy Tax

Should the government tax homeowners who leave their properties empty?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is bureaucratic overreach that ignores legitimate reasons for vacancies.

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

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

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Immigration  ›  Immigration Reduction

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but target cuts to student visas while keeping skilled pathways open

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this violates an individual's fundamental right to work and free association.

Education  ›  Public School

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Egypt

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should stay out of this

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  High Superannuation Balance Tax

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

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Crime  ›  Youth Bail Laws

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  Cancelling Student Debt

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Crime  ›  Youth Curfews

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Vaping Ban

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, restrict them to pharmacies as a medical tool for quitting tobacco

the Environment  ›  Native Forest Logging

Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

Technology  ›  Right to Repair Laws

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, I bought it, I own it, and I have the right to fix it

Social  ›  Online Pornography Age Verification

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, protecting children from predatory algorithms and psychological harm far outweighs adult privacy inconveniences

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Education  ›  School Chaplaincy Funding

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, only ban the use on government issues phones

Healthcare  ›  Pharmacist Prescribing Power

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

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

Elections  ›  Voter ID Laws

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we must secure the integrity of our elections and prevent anyone from voting under a false name

Domestic Policy  ›  Indigenous Treaty

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, focus on practical outcomes like closing the gap in health and education

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Housing  ›  Super for Housing

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for voluntary contributions above the mandatory employer guarantee.

Crime  ›  Judge-Only Rape Trials

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Recognizing Palestine

Should the government officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only as part of a negotiated peace agreement with Israel.

the Economy  ›  Right to Disconnect

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Social  ›  Cashless Welfare Card

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, it stops taxpayer money from funding gambling, alcohol, and illicit drugs

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Overrides

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Banning Gambling Ads

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, gambling is a legal product and businesses have a right to advertise.

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

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

Healthcare  ›  Psychedelic Therapy Legalization

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  AUKUS Submarines

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we need the unlimited range to deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

the Economy  ›  ABCC

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Cash Mandate

Should businesses be legally required to accept physical cash?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, businesses should be free to decide how they get paid without government interference

Social  ›  Religious Hiring Rights

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Truth-Telling Commission

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Overruling the RBA

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Feral Cat Culling

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Sports Betting Ads

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

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

Transportation  ›  The "Ute Tax"

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is a "Ute Tax" that punishes tradies and farmers who rely on rugged vehicles.

the Environment  ›  New Fossil Fuel Ban

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Supermarket Breakup

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should encourage competition rather than punish success.

Domestic Policy  ›  ABC Privatization

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

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

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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralised protocol

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Gig Worker Rights

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Change the Date

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Work From Home

Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, remote work kills the CBDs and small businesses that rely on foot traffic.

Social  ›  Mandatory Cashless Gaming

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this will bankrupt local clubs and pubs that rely on gaming revenue to survive.

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, altering the terms of debt obligations is economic suicide and should never be considered

Domestic Policy  ›  Anti-Protest Laws

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, freedom of speech does not include the right to block roads or hold the public hostage

Domestic Policy  ›  NDIS Funding

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the scheme is financially unsustainable and rife with fraud

Domestic Policy  ›  Free Sport on TV

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for "nationally significant" events; let the market decide the rest.

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should solve the housing crisis by building more homes, not punishing property investors

Domestic Policy  ›  Media Royal Commission

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, consumers can choose what to watch without government interference

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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)?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Shark Nets

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Streaming Content Quotas

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this will just force streaming services to raise subscription prices

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

PT>PT  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?

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

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

PT>PT  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo