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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Australian voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

EL>EL  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

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


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Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, incentivise private companies to address this issue instead

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

EL>EL  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

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?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

EL>EL  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

EL>EL  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, but legalize drugs

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

EL>EL  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, Ukraine should rely on their own resources to defend themselves

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but only if it is a private company

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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, tax carbon emissions instead

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but decrease the amount

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, they should be reduced

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

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

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

EL>EL  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

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)?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

EL>EL  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

EL>EL  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?

EL>EL  ChatGPTNo