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Irish Republicanism platform and policies

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

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

IR>IR  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?

IR>IR  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?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and we should socialise medicine and healthcare


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Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

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?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

IR>IR  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?

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, but scale back our current involvement

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

IR>IR  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?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and immediately terminate any staff members that commit acts of discrimination

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and provide more free public transportation

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

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?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

IR>IR  ChatGPTHelp

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

IR>IR  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?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and immediately expel any employees that commit acts of discrimination

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

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?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

IR>IR  ChatGPTDecrease

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

IR>IR  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

IR>IR  ChatGPTNo, and education should not be privatised