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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?

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

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

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

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents


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Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

F>F  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?

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

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

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, just enforce existing regulations

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead

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?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but only to prevent child pornography and copyright infringement

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, errors would blur responsibility between hospitals and tech companies

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but scale back our current involvement

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

F>F  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

F>F  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Coal Seam Gas

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but increase environmental restrictions and oversight

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

F>F  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but with strict accountability.

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?

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

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, and we should reduce current spending

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are jointly owned and operated

the Economy  ›  Rent Tax

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, leave it up to the states

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but only if it's a cross country system linking all states

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

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

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

Technology  ›  Raising the Pension Age

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, an aging population is an unsustainable burden on the budget and medical science is helping us live longer

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  National Broadband Network

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, a more cost effective solution should be developed such as fibre to the node

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Live Exports

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, 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?

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, just prevent Japanese whaling in Australian waters

Education  ›  International Student Caps

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but only in major cities where the rental market is broken.

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

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

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate the EPA

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration Reduction

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, "we are full" and our infrastructure cannot cope with record growth

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Indefinite Immigrant Detention

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, indefinite detention without a trial is a draconian human rights violation and unconstitutional overreach

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  School Phone Bans

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, stop the "revolving door" of politicians selling influence to the highest bidder.

Housing  ›  Vacancy Tax

Should the government tax homeowners who leave their properties empty?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, this is bureaucratic overreach that ignores legitimate reasons for vacancies.

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

F>F  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Egypt

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, and the government has no right to interfere with private intellectual property

Healthcare  ›  Vaping Ban

Should the government ban the sale of recreational e-cigarettes (vapes)?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, prohibition only creates a dangerous black market run by organized crime

Crime  ›  Youth Curfews

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

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

the Environment  ›  Native Forest Logging

Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?

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

Education  ›  School Chaplaincy Funding

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, public money should not be used to promote religion in schools

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?

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Voter ID Laws

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

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, the government has no right to monitor private transactions

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Social  ›  Online Pornography Age Verification

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, parents should install their own network filters instead of imposing state-mandated digital surveillance

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Indigenous Treaty

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, First Nations people never ceded sovereignty and we are the only Commonwealth nation without a treaty

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, rigid laws kill the flexibility needed for remote work.

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Banning Gambling Ads

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, we don't need a nanny state interfering with private businesses.

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Overrides

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, local communities must have the final say over the character and heritage of their neighborhoods

Foreign Policy  ›  AUKUS Submarines

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but build them entirely in Australia to ensure local jobs and independence.

Social  ›  Cashless Welfare Card

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

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

Healthcare  ›  Psychedelic Therapy Legalization

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

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo, we should focus on closing the gap in Indigenous health and housing rather than relitigating the past

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

F>F  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  ABCC

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, the currently proposed ABCC would have excessive powers

the Environment  ›  Feral Cat Culling

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  New Fossil Fuel Ban

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, mining exports generate billions in revenue that fund our schools, hospitals, and infrastructure

Transportation  ›  The "Ute Tax"

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, this is a "Ute Tax" that punishes tradies and farmers who rely on rugged vehicles.

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?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralised protocol

Domestic Policy  ›  ABC Privatization

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, the ABC provides vital services to regional communities that private media ignores

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Free Sport on TV

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

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

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Work From Home

Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

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?

F>F  ChatGPTYes, homes are for residents, not tourists, and hoarding properties for Airbnb profits destroys local communities

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Mandatory Cashless Gaming

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, this will bankrupt local clubs and pubs that rely on gaming revenue to survive.

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)?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, demonizing the companies that pay the royalties to fund our hospitals is economically suicidal

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

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

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

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

F>F  ChatGPTNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

F>F  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?

F>F  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

F>F  ChatGPTNo