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

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

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


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Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

MMT>MMT  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

MMT>MMT  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?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, this will adversely affect refugees and asylum seekers

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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?

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

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTIncrease

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

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?

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

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, and provide more free public transportation

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, this would be too expensive to implement

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, and the doctors should also lose their medical license

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTIncrease

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

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

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, and all software and algorithms should be open source

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?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

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

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

MMT>MMT  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?

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

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

MMT>MMT  ChatGPTNo