@7PTCG38

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

R>R Personal answerPro-choice, but ban after the first trimester unless there is danger to the mother or child's health.

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

R>R Personal answerYes, 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?

R>R Personal answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

R>R Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

R>R Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and we should socialise medicine and healthcare

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

R>R Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social › Gender Transition

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

R>R Personal answerNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

R>R Personal answerYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

R>R Personal answerYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Housing › Rent Control

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

R>R Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

R>R Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage that is adjusted every year according to inflation.

Housing › Green Spaces

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

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?

R>R Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if they have entered the country illegally and have finished serving their sentence.

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

R>R Personal answerNo, private prisons will emphasize contractual occupancy quotas and profit over rehabilitation

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

R>R Personal answerYes

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?

R>R Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

R>R Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

R>R Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

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?

R>R Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

R>R Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

R>R Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

R>R Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

R>R Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

R>R Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

R>R Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

R>R Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

R>R Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

R>R Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

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?

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

R>R Personal answerNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

R>R Personal answerYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

R>R Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

R>R Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

R>R Personal answerYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

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?

R>R Personal answerYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

R>R Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

R>R Personal answerNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

R>R Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

R>R Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

R>R Personal answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

R>R Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

R>R Personal answerYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

R>R Personal answerYes, and increase the amount

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

R>R Personal answerNo, 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?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

R>R Personal answerHelp

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

R>R Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but they must see an assigned probation or parole officer on a regular basis, enroll in education and/or skill building training, or maintain full-time employment

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

R>R Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

R>R Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

R>R Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

R>R Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

R>R Personal answerNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

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?

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

R>R Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

R>R Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

R>R Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

R>R Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

R>R Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

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?

R>R Personal answerYes

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)?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

R>R Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

R>R Personal answerNo

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?

R>R Personal answerNo

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

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

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

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

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

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

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

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

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

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

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

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

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

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

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

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

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

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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