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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.

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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


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Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, this would lead to another housing bubble

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but only increase funding for personalised care instead of subsidising pharmaceutical companies

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

SS>SS  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?

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

the Environment  ›  Foreign Land Ownership

Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, but increase background checks and screening of all immigrants

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

SS>SS  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?

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

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, the use of AI should only be allowed in highly specialized and controlled environments

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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, patients benefit from empathy and judgment that algorithms lack

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

SS>SS  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

SS>SS  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?

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

SS>SS  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?

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

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

SS>SS  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

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?

SS>SS  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?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

SS>SS  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, reduce military spending instead

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Adler A110 Ban

Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?

SS>SS  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?

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

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, the cost of living crisis makes single-income families impossible.

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, ban all live exports

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

SS>SS  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but only in designated areas

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, stop the "revolving door" of politicians selling influence to the highest bidder.

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, cash protects privacy and works during power outages

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, constant connectivity destroys our mental health.

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

SS>SS  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Governance  ›  Public Corruption Hearings

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

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

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

SS>SS  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?

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