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Separatism 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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

S>S  ChatGPTPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

S>S  ChatGPTTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision


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Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, incentivize the development of new housing instead

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

S>S  ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

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?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

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, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, i don’'t trust the government to determine what is ethical

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

S>S  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?

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

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 assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

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  ChatGPTYes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

S>S  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

S>S  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

S>S  ChatGPTMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

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, North Korea is not an immediate threat to our country

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

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  ChatGPTNo, but legalize drugs

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, their income is none of our business

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

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

S>S  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

S>S  ChatGPTIncrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, for government workers but not for politicians

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

S>S  ChatGPTDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

S>S  ChatGPTYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

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?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

S>S  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?

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and the government should never bail out companies during a recession

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

S>S  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?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo

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)?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

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

S>S  ChatGPTNo