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@B33YCG5 answered…20hrs20H

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

No, Israel is a terrorist state and they have no legitimate claim to the land.

@B33G465 answered…2 days2D

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

No, but there should be a requirement to provide national service in some form (potentially non-military)

@B333L68 answered…2 days2D

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

It depends as the ICC has falsely accused Israel of human rights violations while completely disregarding Hmas and Hzbollah.

@B333L68 answered…2 days2D

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

Yes, but focus on military training, as it can teach excellent skills and lessons, foster comradery, and prioritise education and skill development.

@B333L68 answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Increase, but we need to be mindful of what leadership is in the country - for example, we need to spend more on Israel as they continue to protect their citize…

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

No. We may not agree with a result, but we shouldn't arbitrarily try to influence elections, only the institutions that are elected.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

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

Yes, but review it on a case by case basis, this could possibly prevent allies from defending themselves.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Yes, provided they are tested and used under strict supervision.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

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

No, the ADF has built itself on a highly professional volunteer model. Increasing incentives to join would be more preferable than outright forcing people to se…

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

No, just prevent whaling in Australian waters and undertake diplomatic approaches to discourage Japanese whaling. It may not be consistent with our values, but…

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Yes, effective immediately, and Russia should be forcibly removed from their internationally recognized territory.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

No, the Chinese keep using it to bully us into economic subservience whenever Australia does something it does not approve of. We should look to expanding trade…

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

Yes, but demand greater proactiveness from other UN members to do what the organization was made for.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

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

Yes, but I would like to see a one state solution where Jews and Arabs live with equity with one another.

@B2ZM4N9 answered…5 days5D

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

Make it Christian, not like anything else has worked

@B2ZHWGD answered…5 days5D

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

Yes, and Australia should recognise Palestine as a country.

@B2YXW8P answered…5 days5D

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

No, Palestine should be returned to Palestinians and all citizens should be equal under the law and systems

@B2YRFBD answered…6 days6D

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

I would support more of a choose your own adventure option, where community service roles and further education are an option as well as the military.

@B2YRBJX answered…6 days6D

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

Yes, one year of military and basic life skill training. But no deployment or life threatening situations

@B2YMMRK answered…6 days6D

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

No, the regions under the occupation of Israel should be returned to Palestine.

@B2YLTR7 answered…6 days6D

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Yes, as long as Australian jobs remain and Chinese influence in Australia doesn't grow, or having an increasing amount of immigrants in Australia, so much that…

@B2YGLWC answered…6 days6D

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

I think that we should decrease but put more money towards things that can benefit the needy like public housing, transport etc.

@B2YG9YM answered…6 days6D

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

No I believe Palestine should have their sovereignty

@B2Y4QTX answered…6 days6D

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Indifferent, more transparency and better community input is required - particularly in regard to Israel, where they are providing weapons to a government that…

@B2XSNP8 answered…6 days6D

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

If they mitigate the resulting anti-Semitism in Australia

@B2XNM47 answered…7 days7D

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Increase, but by way of developing sovereign capability and export potential, with technology, manufacture and Australian employment.

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@B345GG3 answered…11hrs11H

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

For none kinetic results such as search and target acquisition, yes

@B33ZG2T answered…19hrs19H

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

Yes, however, the United Nations is a useless organization and does not uphold any international laws.

@B33YY4M answered…19hrs19H

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Countries who are victims of genocide and ethnic cleansing, natural disasters and similar events should receive aid

@B33YCG5 answered…20hrs20H

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

No, Israel is a terrorist state and they have no legitimate claim to the land.

@B33G465 answered…2 days2D

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

No, but there should be a requirement to provide national service in some form (potentially non-military)

@B333L68 answered…2 days2D

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

It depends as the ICC has falsely accused Israel of human rights violations while completely disregarding Hmas and Hzbollah.

@B333L68 answered…2 days2D

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

Yes, but focus on military training, as it can teach excellent skills and lessons, foster comradery, and prioritise education and skill development.

@B333L68 answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Increase, but we need to be mindful of what leadership is in the country - for example, we need to spend more on Israel as they continue to protect their citize…

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

No. We may not agree with a result, but we shouldn't arbitrarily try to influence elections, only the institutions that are elected.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

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

Yes, but review it on a case by case basis, this could possibly prevent allies from defending themselves.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Yes, provided they are tested and used under strict supervision.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

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

No, the ADF has built itself on a highly professional volunteer model. Increasing incentives to join would be more preferable than outright forcing people to se…

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

No, just prevent whaling in Australian waters and undertake diplomatic approaches to discourage Japanese whaling. It may not be consistent with our values, but…

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Yes, effective immediately, and Russia should be forcibly removed from their internationally recognized territory.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

No, the Chinese keep using it to bully us into economic subservience whenever Australia does something it does not approve of. We should look to expanding trade…

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

Yes, but demand greater proactiveness from other UN members to do what the organization was made for.

@B32RT3F answered…3 days3D

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

Yes, but I would like to see a one state solution where Jews and Arabs live with equity with one another.

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