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Participatory Democracy

Involving citizens directly in decision-making processes leads to a more equitable and responsive government.

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Participatory Democracy platform and policies

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  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

PD>PD  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?

PD>PD  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?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

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the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

PD>PD  ChatGPTNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

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?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

PD>PD  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

PD>PD  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

PD>PD  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

PD>PD  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?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

PD>PD  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?

PD>PD  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

PD>PD  ChatGPTDecrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

PD>PD  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

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