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Conservatism platform and 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?

C>C  ChatGPTPro-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?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs


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Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

C>C  ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, and it should be at least two years of service

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

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?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

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?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

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?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but scale back our current involvement

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

C>C  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

C>C  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

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?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, we cannot risk the launch of a nuclear weapon

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, we have more important issues that need funding

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

C>C  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

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?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but with strict accountability.

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

C>C  ChatGPTHurt

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?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, 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?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, the government should invest in planting more trees to capture carbon instead

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

C>C  ChatGPTIncrease

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

C>C  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

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?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

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?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

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?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

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)?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

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?

C>C  ChatGPTNo