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Pirate Politics policies on economic issues

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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the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

PP>PP  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

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


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the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

PP>PP  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes