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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?

R>R  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?

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

R>R  ChatGPTYes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs


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Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but only for low income homebuyers

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo, they should be detained, investigated, and given a fair trial once they re-enter our country

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

R>R  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, we should protect the jobs of our farmers

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

R>R  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?

R>R  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?

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

R>R  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

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

R>R  ChatGPTLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

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?

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

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, it would make high quality care instant and affordable for everyone

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  Woman Quotas

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, our government should reflect the diversity of our society

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

R>R  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and collectivize all industry

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

R>R  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

R>R  ChatGPTRaise

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

R>R  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

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?

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

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, do not turn back boats and process them onshore

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

R>R  ChatGPTDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, essential utilities must be publicly owned to prioritize citizens over corporate profits

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and nationalise the industry

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

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

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, and univerisity education should be free for all citizens

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

R>R  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?

R>R  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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but only if it's a cross country system linking all states

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Social  ›  Parental Leave

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo, but increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

R>R  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but means-test it so we don't subsidize wealthy families.

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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, a national high-speed fibre optic network is crucial for the future of Australia's economy

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and also invest in high speed rail and public transportation

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

R>R  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

R>R  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

R>R  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if all the land was given back to Palestine

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

R>R  ChatGPTIncrease

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo, tax carbon emissions instead

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, shrinkflation is a sneaky way for corporations to hide inflation and mislead shoppers

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

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

Religion  ›  Prayer in Parliament

Should the daily recital of the Lord's Prayer at the opening of federal parliament be abolished?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but replace it with an inclusive moment of silent reflection for all beliefs

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, and we should do more to prevent the outsourcing of Australian jobs

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and ban all corporate donations to political parties while we are at it.

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

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

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, it would make payments instant and low-cost

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

R>R  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?

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, answering emails off the clock is wage theft.

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

R>R  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?

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

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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and we should renegotiate with all our debt holders

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, sunlight is the only disinfectant that restores trust in government.

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

R>R  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?

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