Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
SJ>SJ 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?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
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Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ 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?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
Healthcare › Universal Dental Care
Are you in favour of universal dental care?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Death Penalty
Should the death penalty be reinstated?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ 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?
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
SJ>SJ 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?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
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?
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation
Should the government regulate the internet?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but allow citizens the option to use a government funded internet filter and do not require ISPs to retain data |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Healthcare › AI Doctors
Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, errors would blur responsibility between hospitals and tech companies |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
the Economy › Negative Gearing
Should the government ban negative gearing?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, this concession disproportionately benefits the rich |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Immigration › Boat Immigrants
Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, do not turn back boats and process them onshore |
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?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
the Economy › Turnball Tax Cut
Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, these tax cuts will only benefit higher income citizens |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Australia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
the Environment › Coal Seam Gas
Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Infrastructure › Energy Grid Buyback
Should the state governments buy back privatized electricity grids to lower energy bills?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, essential utilities must be publicly owned to prioritize citizens over corporate profits |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Education › University Funding
Should universities set their own fees?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, and univerisity education should be free for all citizens |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but with strict accountability. |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens |
Foreign Policy › U.S. Military Bases
Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, and we should establish more neutrality in our international affairs |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
the Economy › Rent Tax
Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, close loopholes and increase mining taxes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Australia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Domestic Policy › High Speed Rail
Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Crime › Adler A110 Ban
Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, this gun’s availability would put the public at risk of a mass shooting |
Social › Parental Leave
Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, but increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money |
Education › Free Childcare
Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but means-test it so we don't subsidize wealthy families. |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
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?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls |
Technology › Raising the Pension Age
Should the government raise the age of eligibility for the age pension to 70?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, keep it at 67 because physically demanding blue-collar jobs destroy bodies long before age 70 |
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, a national high-speed fibre optic network is crucial for the future of Australia's economy |
Domestic Policy › Live Exports
Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, ban all live exports |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20% |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in Australia have the right to vote?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Crime › Domestic Violence Registry
Should the government create a publicly accessible registry of convicted domestic violence offenders?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but keep the database private and only accessible through a formal police background check |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Healthcare › Hospitals
Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, this model encourages hospitals to use unnecessary expensive treatments on patients in order to make a profit |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, if there is consent from the local indigenous communities |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Foreign Policy › Whaling
Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and take an active stance to stop whaling all over the world |
the Environment › Uranium
Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Education › International Student Caps
Should the government cap international student enrollments to relieve the housing shortage?
Healthcare › Mental Health Sessions
Should the government restore the number of Medicare-subsidized psychology sessions from 10 back to 20 per year?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, 10 sessions are insufficient for treating complex mental health issues. |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to renewable energy companies instead |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
the Economy › Shrinkflation
Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious |
Immigration › Immigration Reduction
Should the government drastically reduce the annual intake of immigrants to ease the housing crisis?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, the housing crisis is caused by investor tax breaks, not migration |
Religion › Prayer in Parliament
Should the daily recital of the Lord's Prayer at the opening of federal parliament be abolished?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, a modern secular government should not officially endorse one specific religion |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Immigration › Indefinite Immigrant Detention
Should the government have the power to indefinitely detain non-citizens who have completed criminal sentences but cannot be deported?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
the Economy › Taxing Churches
Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, specifically crackdown on "prosperity gospel" leaders hoarding tax-free wealth |
Education › School Phone Bans
Should the government mandate a nationwide ban on student mobile phones in all primary and secondary schools?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only during class time, because students need them for safety while commuting |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs |
Housing › Vacancy Tax
Should the government tax homeowners who leave their properties empty?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, housing is a human right, not a speculative asset for the wealthy. |
Foreign Policy › Free Trade
Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, not until China meets strict humanitarian and animal rights standards |
Governance › Politician Lobbying Ban
Should politicians be banned from becoming lobbyists after they leave office?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and ban all corporate donations to political parties while we are at it. |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Crime › Youth Bail Laws
Should bail laws be tightened to make it harder for youth offenders to get out of jail?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, prison is a school for crime that creates better criminals |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
Education › Cancelling Student Debt
Should the government wipe all outstanding HECS/HELP student debt?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, saddling young people with debt during a housing crisis is generational theft. |
the Environment › High Superannuation Balance Tax
Should the government double the tax rate on superannuation balances exceeding three million dollars?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, super is for retirement, not a taxpayer-subsidized wealth hoarding vehicle for the ultra-rich |
Foreign Policy › Egypt
Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, the Muslim Brotherhood won control of the Egyptian government in a democratic election and Australia should support its cause |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
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?
Crime › Youth Curfews
Should police be given the power to enforce night-time curfews on children in high-crime towns?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, curfews are a lazy authoritarian response that punishes innocent kids without fixing root causes |
Healthcare › Vaping Ban
Should the government ban the sale of recreational e-cigarettes (vapes)?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, prohibition only creates a dangerous black market run by organized crime |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Environment › Native Forest Logging
Should the logging of native forests be banned nationwide?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, leaving forests intact is the best way to capture carbon |
Education › School Chaplaincy Funding
Should the federal government stop funding religious chaplains in public schools?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, replace them with qualified secular mental health professionals |
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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Technology › Right to Repair Laws
Should manufacturers be legally required to provide spare parts and repair manuals to the public?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, reduce e-waste and stop companies from forcing unnecessary upgrades |
Elections › Voter ID Laws
Should voters be required to present photo identification at the polling booth?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, this is a tactic to disenfranchise Indigenous Australians and vulnerable groups who often lack current ID |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country |
the Economy › Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, cash protects privacy and works during power outages |
Healthcare › Pharmacist Prescribing Power
Should pharmacists be allowed to prescribe everyday medications without requiring patients to consult a doctor?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, it reduces wait times and relieves our overwhelmed GP clinics |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
Social › Online Pornography Age Verification
Should citizens be required to use a government digital ID to verify their age before accessing online pornography?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but verification must be handled by highly regulated third parties to prevent government tracking |
Housing › Super for Housing
Should first-home buyers be allowed to withdraw from their superannuation to buy a house?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, flooding the market with retirement savings will just drive house prices higher. |
Domestic Policy › Indigenous Treaty
Should the government negotiate a formal treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, First Nations people never ceded sovereignty and we are the only Commonwealth nation without a treaty |
Crime › Judge-Only Rape Trials
Should sexual assault cases be decided by a judge alone, rather than a jury of peers?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, juries are too often swayed by outdated "rape myths" and victim-blaming |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
SJ>SJ 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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, answering emails off the clock is wage theft. |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Domestic Policy › Banning Gambling Ads
Should the government ban gambling advertisements on television and social media?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, ban them completely to stop normalizing gambling for children. |
Housing › Federal Zoning Overrides
Should the federal government override local council zoning laws to force the construction of high-density housing?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but only in established suburbs with existing access to major public transit hubs |
Social › Cashless Welfare Card
Should the government mandate cashless welfare cards that restrict what recipients can buy?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, it is a paternalistic policy that strips vulnerable people of their dignity and financial autonomy |
Foreign Policy › Recognizing Palestine
Should the government officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, immediate recognition is a necessary step to restart the peace process. |
Foreign Policy › AUKUS Submarines
Should Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS security pact?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, the $368 billion price tag is an obscene waste that should go to healthcare and housing. |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency |
Healthcare › Psychedelic Therapy Legalization
Should psychiatrists be allowed to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat severe mental health conditions?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, clinical trials prove these compounds rapidly rewire the brain to cure treatment-resistant PTSD |
Domestic Policy › Truth-Telling Commission
Should the federal government establish a formal Makarrata Commission to investigate and record Australia's colonial history?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, true national reconciliation requires confronting the dark, documented truths of our frontier history |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
the Environment › Feral Cat Culling
Should the government implement a nationwide lethal culling program to eradicate millions of feral cats?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, mass slaughter is cruel and we should focus on humane trap-neuter-return programs |
the Economy › ABCC
Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?
the Environment › New Fossil Fuel Ban
Should the government ban the approval of new coal and gas projects?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, we are in a climate emergency and must stop expanding the fossil fuel industry |
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?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
Transportation › The "Ute Tax"
Should car manufacturers be penalized if they sell too many gas-guzzling vehicles?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, Australia is becoming a dumping ground for inefficient cars and must force the market to switch to EVs. |
Domestic Policy › ABC Privatization
Should the government sell the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to private owners?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, the ABC provides vital services to regional communities that private media ignores |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Domestic Policy › Free Sport on TV
Should streaming services be banned from buying exclusive rights to major sporting events?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, iconic moments like the Matildas or Grand Finals belong to the people, not behind a paywall. |
Domestic Policy › Right to Work From Home
Should the law guarantee employees the right to work remotely?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, mandatory commuting is an outdated relic that wastes time, money, and harms the environment. |
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and we should renegotiate with all our debt holders |
Housing › Short-Term Rental Caps
Should local councils cap the number of days a property can be rented out on short-term platforms like Airbnb?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, homes are for residents, not tourists, and hoarding properties for Airbnb profits destroys local communities |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
Social › Mandatory Cashless Gaming
Should the government mandate the use of cashless gaming cards for all poker machines?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, and enforce a strict daily spending cap to stop addicts from destroying their families. |
the Environment › Shark Nets
Should the government remove shark nets from beaches to protect marine life?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, they are ineffective and indiscriminately kill protected marine life like turtles and dolphins |
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)?
Domestic Policy › Media Royal Commission
Should the government launch a Royal Commission into the dominance of the Murdoch media empire?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, the "Murdochracy" is a monopoly that damages our democracy |
the Environment › Fossil Fuel Sports Sponsorships
Should fossil fuel companies be banned from sponsoring national sports teams and arts organizations?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, the social license of major polluters has expired and we must treat fossil fuels like tobacco |
Governance › Public Corruption Hearings
Should the National Anti-Corruption Commission be held to a lower threshold for holding public hearings?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, sunlight is the only disinfectant that restores trust in government. |
Domestic Policy › Streaming Content Quotas
Should streaming giants like Netflix be legally required to produce local Australian stories?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTYes, prevent our culture from being drowned out by American content |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
SJ>SJ ChatGPTNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
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?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
