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@B28SZVM answered…2 days2D

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

Depending in the crime, the severity and when it was committed. For instance, if it were committed during their youth and the crime was minor non-violent robber…

@B28SZVM answered…2 days2D

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Sharing relations with different countries is important, however we must encourage stricter humanitarian and animal rights standards

@B2948HC answered…21hrs21H

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

No, because it would take too long for us to establish a reliable grid of nuclear energy - if we had nationalised our mining sector and invested the money into…

@B28SZVM answered…2 days2D

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

Yes, they should be allowed to vote once they are legal citizens - until then they should only vote in local elections

@B28SZVM answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

It is dependent on the crime, its severity and in which country it is committed. If the crime is committed in Australia the sentence should be carried out here.

@B28SZVM answered…2 days2D

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

Not necessarily- police members need to trained appropriately and psychological support systems need to be put into place to aid them. If anything, we need to f…

@B28SZVM answered…2 days2D

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Yes, for a few such as decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana; increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation; and re…

@B28STLD answered…2 days2D

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

No, because we still don't have a safe or sustainable way to dispose of these vehicles when their life span ends.

@B28STLD answered…2 days2D

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

No, the safety concerns if a plant fails are too high risk regardless of the benefits. More needs to be invested in the sustainable and cleaner alternatives inc…

@B28STLD answered…2 days2D

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

Yes, but it should also limit what house prices can be as well for those buying. Too many Australians are priced out of the housing market.

@B28STLD answered…2 days2D

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

No, the most qualified candidate should get the position, so run a blind application process to ensure no bias occurs.

@B28STLD answered…2 days2D

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Yes, but only if the production of these biodegradable materials doesn't cause more damage to the environment to produce. Ie. If there is more non recyclable wa…

@B28STLD answered…2 days2D

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

Should be a combination of the 2 to decide where funding goes. Don't just provide more funding where kids are performing, add funding where it's needed, high te…

@B28STLD answered…2 days2D

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

No, fund police the same, but increase funding and provide more support for education, social housing and lower income communities to work on preventing the iss…

@B28STLD answered…2 days2D

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

Depending on the powers given to the government regarding the standardised if system, because technically a drivers licence or 18+ card covers this already for…

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