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Decentralization 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?

D>D  ChatGPTPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, 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?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

D>D  ChatGPTTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses


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Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, 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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

D>D  ChatGPTAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

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?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

D>D  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

D>D  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

D>D  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

D>D  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

D>D  ChatGPTDecrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

D>D  ChatGPTDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries