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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.

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

E>E  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?

E>E  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?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

E>E  ChatGPTYes


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Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

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

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only for low income homebuyers

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, assuming checks and balances are in place

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, as long as the organization is internationally recognized as a terrorist group

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, studies show that rent control does not lower rent

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only for children and senior citizens

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

the Environment  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, if they are approved by a review board

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

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?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, but increase background checks and screening of all immigrants

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only for large international corporations

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

E>E  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current system

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

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?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and require clear disclosure for any artificially created content or services

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, maintain a blacklist of censored websites and require ISPs to retain data for two years for police investigations

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

E>E  ChatGPTNo

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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, I’d feel safer with a doctor supervising

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, this system is too expensive

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, diversity should be encouraged but not forced

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

E>E  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?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

E>E  ChatGPTMaintain the current rate

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

E>E  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

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?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, except for junk food which would cause affordability issues

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and temporary protection visas

the Economy  ›  Turnball Tax Cut

Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, this will help grow the economy and encourage foreign investment

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

E>E  ChatGPTIncrease

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative

the Environment  ›  Coal Seam Gas

Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but increase environmental restrictions and oversight

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but with public subsidy

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo changes needed

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

Should the state governments buy back privatized electricity grids to lower energy bills?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only if independent modeling proves it will actually lower household power bills

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

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

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

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?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

the Economy  ›  Rent Tax

Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, leave tax as is

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, but possibly later when it's affordable

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and increase taxes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

E>E  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Crime  ›  Adler A110 Ban

Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, this gun’s availability would put the public at risk of a mass shooting

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and funding should be proportional to the amount of votes they receive

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but means-test it so we don't subsidize wealthy families.

Social  ›  Parental Leave

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Technology  ›  Raising the Pension Age

Should the government raise the age of eligibility for the age pension to 70?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but phase it in for future generations so current workers aren't blindsided right before retirement

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?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy  ›  National Broadband Network

Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, a national high-speed fibre optic network is crucial for the future of Australia's economy

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Live Exports

Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, allow exports to countries which enforce animal cruelty laws

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Crime  ›  Domestic Violence Registry

Should the government create a publicly accessible registry of convicted domestic violence offenders?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but keep the database private and only accessible through a formal police background check

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Healthcare  ›  Hospitals

Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, this helps keeps costs at a standardised rate nationwide

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

E>E  ChatGPTHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

the Environment  ›  Nuclear Waste

Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, if there is consent from the local indigenous communities

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

E>E  ChatGPTIncrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilise prices

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, but create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, take a diplomatic approach to discourage Japanese whaling

the Environment  ›  Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only if exports go to countries which have signed the nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  International Student Caps

Should the government cap international student enrollments to relieve the housing shortage?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, universities need these fees to fund research and keep local degrees cheap.

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

E>E  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?

E>E  ChatGPTes, but just require a 'New Smaller Size' label for six months after a change

Immigration  ›  Immigration Reduction

Should the government drastically reduce the annual intake of immigrants to ease the housing crisis?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but target cuts to student visas while keeping skilled pathways open

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Religion  ›  Prayer in Parliament

Should the daily recital of the Lord's Prayer at the opening of federal parliament be abolished?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, it is a harmless tradition honoring the historical Christian foundations of our democracy

Immigration  ›  Indefinite Immigrant Detention

Should the government have the power to indefinitely detain non-citizens who have completed criminal sentences but cannot be deported?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, they served their court-mandated sentence and should be released with strict police monitoring

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but with very strict oversight and regulations

the Economy  ›  Taxing Churches

Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, the power to tax is the power to destroy religious freedom

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Education  ›  School Phone Bans

Should the government mandate a nationwide ban on student mobile phones in all primary and secondary schools?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only during class time, because students need them for safety while commuting

Housing  ›  Vacancy Tax

Should the government tax homeowners who leave their properties empty?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only for foreign investors who leave properties empty.

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

Should politicians be banned from becoming lobbyists after they leave office?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, existing transparency laws are sufficient to catch conflicts of interest.

Crime  ›  Youth Bail Laws

Should bail laws be tightened to make it harder for youth offenders to get out of jail?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only for dangerous repeat offenders

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

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

Education  ›  Cancelling Student Debt

Should the government wipe all outstanding HECS/HELP student debt?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, the user-pays model works, just fix the indexation rate so debt doesn't grow faster than wages.

the Environment  ›  High Superannuation Balance Tax

Should the government double the tax rate on superannuation balances exceeding three million dollars?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, we must reduce the deficit, and adjusting tax concessions for top earners is the fairest solution

Foreign Policy  ›  Egypt

Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, the faster the Egyptian military can regain power the sooner the violence will end

Crime  ›  Youth Curfews

Should police be given the power to enforce night-time curfews on children in high-crime towns?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only as a temporary emergency measure, not a permanent law

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Native Forest Logging

Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, rely on sustainable management rather than a ban

Education  ›  School Chaplaincy Funding

Should the federal government stop funding religious chaplains in public schools?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, replace them with qualified secular mental health professionals

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?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies

Technology  ›  Right to Repair Laws

Should manufacturers be legally required to provide spare parts and repair manuals to the public?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, reduce e-waste and stop companies from forcing unnecessary upgrades

Elections  ›  Voter ID Laws

Should voters be required to present photo identification at the polling booth?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, we must secure the integrity of our elections and prevent anyone from voting under a false name

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, it would make payments instant and low-cost

Social  ›  Online Pornography Age Verification

Should citizens be required to use a government digital ID to verify their age before accessing online pornography?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but verification must be handled by highly regulated third parties to prevent government tracking

Healthcare  ›  Pharmacist Prescribing Power

Should pharmacists be allowed to prescribe everyday medications without requiring patients to consult a doctor?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but strictly limit this to routine renewals like oral contraceptives and basic UTI antibiotics

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Housing  ›  Super for Housing

Should first-home buyers be allowed to withdraw from their superannuation to buy a house?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only for voluntary contributions above the mandatory employer guarantee.

Domestic Policy  ›  Indigenous Treaty

Should the government negotiate a formal treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, focus on practical outcomes like closing the gap in health and education

Crime  ›  Judge-Only Rape Trials

Should sexual assault cases be decided by a judge alone, rather than a jury of peers?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers is a fundamental democratic safeguard

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but divest over time after 'repayment' is obtained.

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

the Economy  ›  Right to Disconnect

Should employers be banned from contacting employees outside of working hours?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, businesses need to react quickly to the 24/7 global economy.

Domestic Policy  ›  Banning Gambling Ads

Should the government ban gambling advertisements on television and social media?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only during live sports broadcasts when families are watching.

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Overrides

Should the federal government override local council zoning laws to force the construction of high-density housing?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only in established suburbs with existing access to major public transit hubs

Social  ›  Cashless Welfare Card

Should the government mandate cashless welfare cards that restrict what recipients can buy?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only in specific communities battling severe substance abuse and domestic violence

Foreign Policy  ›  AUKUS Submarines

Should Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS security pact?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, we need the unlimited range to deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

Foreign Policy  ›  Recognizing Palestine

Should the government officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only as part of a negotiated peace agreement with Israel.

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

E>E  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Psychedelic Therapy Legalization

Should psychiatrists be allowed to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat severe mental health conditions?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but strictly within supervised clinical settings, not as a Trojan horse for full recreational legalization

Domestic Policy  ›  Truth-Telling Commission

Should the federal government establish a formal Makarrata Commission to investigate and record Australia's colonial history?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, true national reconciliation requires confronting the dark, documented truths of our frontier history

the Environment  ›  Feral Cat Culling

Should the government implement a nationwide lethal culling program to eradicate millions of feral cats?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, aggressive eradication is the only way to save our native marsupials from extinction

the Economy  ›  ABCC

Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, we should establish a national broad-based anti-corruption watchdog instead

the Environment  ›  New Fossil Fuel Ban

Should the government ban the approval of new coal and gas projects?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, gas is a critical "transition fuel" needed to keep the lights on while we build renewable capacity

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?

E>E  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  The "Ute Tax"

Should car manufacturers be penalized if they sell too many gas-guzzling vehicles?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but manufacturers need a longer transition period to adapt their supply chains.

Domestic Policy  ›  ABC Privatization

Should the government sell the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to private owners?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, we need a neutral public broadcaster to ensure independent journalism

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, altering the terms of debt obligations is economic suicide and should never be considered

Domestic Policy  ›  Free Sport on TV

Should streaming services be banned from buying exclusive rights to major sporting events?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only for "nationally significant" events; let the market decide the rest.

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Work From Home

Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but employers must have the final say based on operational needs.

Housing  ›  Short-Term Rental Caps

Should local councils cap the number of days a property can be rented out on short-term platforms like Airbnb?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only in severe housing crisis zones, and owner-occupied primary residences must be exempt

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

Social  ›  Mandatory Cashless Gaming

Should the government mandate the use of cashless gaming cards for all poker machines?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, it is the only way to stop criminals from using poker machines to launder money.

the Environment  ›  Shark Nets

Should the government remove shark nets from beaches to protect marine life?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, but we should invest in better technology to minimize the environmental impact

Domestic Policy  ›  Media Royal Commission

Should the government launch a Royal Commission into the dominance of the Murdoch media empire?

E>E  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships

Should fossil fuel companies be banned from sponsoring national sports teams and arts organizations?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, sponsorships are private contracts and sports teams shouldn't be pawns in climate culture wars

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

Should the National Anti-Corruption Commission be held to a lower threshold for holding public hearings?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, show trials turn justice into a media circus that ruins reputations before guilt is proven.

Domestic Policy  ›  Streaming Content Quotas

Should streaming giants like Netflix be legally required to produce local Australian stories?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, ensure the survival of our local film and television industry

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

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?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only if the sales price is high enough to justify it as an investment