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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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, reform zoning laws to increase housing supply instead


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Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, and too many people are abusing the system by making false disability claims

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

JD>JD  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?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Environment  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

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?

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTMore, and end government subsidies

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and AI should not be allowed to train on copy righted material

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

JD>JD  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the most qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, offer incentives to inmates serving life or death sentences instead

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

JD>JD  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

the Economy  ›  Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, fund awareness and labels about the dangers of these products instead

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and no temporary protection visas

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

the Economy  ›  Turnball Tax Cut

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

JD>JD  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?

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

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but increase environmental restrictions and oversight

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, we should increase free-market competition and strictly cap prices instead of reverting to state-ownership

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and end government funding for universities

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, North Korea is not an immediate threat to our country

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only targeting criminal hotspots to protect vulnerable communities

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, and we should abolish it

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, this gun poses no greater risk than existing firearms

Social  ›  Parental Leave

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, funding should come from their members

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, cut taxes instead and let families decide how to raise their own kids.

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

JD>JD  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?

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Economy  ›  National Broadband Network

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, this should be privatised

Domestic Policy  ›  Live Exports

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

JD>JD  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?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Domestic Violence Registry

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, people have an absolute right to know if they are dating a known abuser

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, there is too much corruption in Ukraine

Healthcare  ›  Hospitals

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, provide incentives instead of penalties to create fuel alternatives

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

JD>JD  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

JD>JD  ChatGPTIncrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, not until Palestinians demonstrate their willingness for peaceful coexistence

Education  ›  International Student Caps

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, we cannot house our own citizens, let alone record numbers of foreign students.

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health Sessions

Should the government restore the number of Medicare-subsidized psychology sessions from 10 back to 20 per year?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only for patients with severe or complex conditions.

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, provide incentives instead of penalties to create fuel alternatives

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, tax carbon emissions instead

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, companies must be free to adjust product sizes to manage their own rising costs

Immigration  ›  Immigration Reduction

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, we should only use it to prevent diseases and disorders instead of altering physical appearances

Immigration  ›  Indefinite Immigrant Detention

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, public safety outweighs the civil liberties of convicted non-citizens who forfeit their right to freedom

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only to assist and not replace human decision making

the Economy  ›  Taxing Churches

Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, specifically crackdown on "prosperity gospel" leaders hoarding tax-free wealth

Education  ›  School Phone Bans

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, schools should teach digital self-regulation instead of enforcing an easily bypassed blanket ban

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Housing  ›  Vacancy Tax

Should the government tax homeowners who leave their properties empty?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, property rights allow owners to do whatever they want with their home.

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only if China agrees to float the yuan and end its currency manipulation

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

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

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

Crime  ›  Youth Bail Laws

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, if you are old enough to do the crime you are old enough to do the time

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, graduates earn millions more over a lifetime and can afford to repay their own investment.

the Environment  ›  High Superannuation Balance Tax

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, this is a broken election promise and a class-war wealth grab that punishes successful investors

Foreign Policy  ›  Egypt

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the Muslim Brotherhood won control of the Egyptian government in a democratic election and Australia should support its cause

Healthcare  ›  Vaping Ban

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, if adults can buy cigarettes and alcohol, they should be free to buy vapes

Crime  ›  Youth Curfews

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, take kids off the streets to protect the community from rampaging youth gangs

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Environment  ›  Native Forest Logging

Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?

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

Education  ›  School Chaplaincy Funding

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, schools need more moral guidance, not less

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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Right to Repair Laws

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, I bought it, I own it, and I have the right to fix it

Elections  ›  Voter ID Laws

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, this could be a slippery slope to social credit systems

Social  ›  Online Pornography Age Verification

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, protecting children from predatory algorithms and psychological harm far outweighs adult privacy inconveniences

Healthcare  ›  Pharmacist Prescribing Power

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, profiting from the sale of the very drugs you prescribe is a massive conflict of interest

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Housing  ›  Super for Housing

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

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, it would divide the country and create a separate class of citizens

Crime  ›  Judge-Only Rape Trials

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the legal system should not be rigged just to artificially inflate conviction rates

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Right to Disconnect

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the government should not micromanage private employment contracts.

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

Domestic Policy  ›  Banning Gambling Ads

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, gambling is a legal product and businesses have a right to advertise.

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Overrides

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, NIMBY councils artificially restrict supply and lock an entire generation out of homeownership

Social  ›  Cashless Welfare Card

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, it stops taxpayer money from funding gambling, alcohol, and illicit drugs

Foreign Policy  ›  AUKUS Submarines

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Recognizing Palestine

Should the government officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, recognizing them now rewards Hamas for terrorism.

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, this is a divisive exercise designed to instill historical guilt and fracture our national identity

the Environment  ›  Feral Cat Culling

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, but only through targeted hunting to avoid broad-scale poison baits that kill native wildlife

the Economy  ›  ABCC

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  New Fossil Fuel Ban

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, buyers will simply purchase dirtier coal from other countries if we stop selling our high-quality resources

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?

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

Transportation  ›  The "Ute Tax"

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the government should stop picking winners and losers and let the free market decide.

Domestic Policy  ›  ABC Privatization

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, the ABC is politically biased and competes unfairly with private news outlets

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, sports leagues rely on that revenue to grow the game and pay players fairly.

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Work From Home

Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, mum-and-dad investors have the right to monetize their hard-earned property assets however they see fit

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

JD>JD  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?

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, the government has no business tracking how law-abiding citizens spend their own money.

the Environment  ›  Shark Nets

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, replace them with non-lethal alternatives like drone surveillance and smart drumlines

Domestic Policy  ›  Media Royal Commission

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, consumers can choose what to watch without government interference

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, the social license of major polluters has expired and we must treat fossil fuels like tobacco

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTYes, otherwise politicians will just sweep their corruption scandals under the rug.

Domestic Policy  ›  Streaming Content Quotas

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, consumers should decide what to watch, not government bureaucrats

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

JD>JD  ChatGPTNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

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?

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