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Secularism platform and policies

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

Topics

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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


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Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

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?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

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?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

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?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

S>S  ChatGPTIncrease

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes

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?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

S>S  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

S>S  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

S>S  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools