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

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only for low income homebuyers

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, assuming checks and balances are in place

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Foreign Policy  ›  Terrorist Citizenship

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

SR>SR  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?

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, and make it a criminal offense to create artificial videos of real people without their consent

Domestic Policy  ›  Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, for most but not all drugs

the Economy  ›  Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, this concession disproportionately benefits the rich

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, they should be treated the same as those arriving by air

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, these tax cuts will only benefit higher income citizens

the Environment  ›  Coal Seam Gas

Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, more research needs to be done to ensure there is no groundwater contamination

Infrastructure  ›  Energy Grid Buyback

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, and nationalise the industry

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

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

Education  ›  University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

SR>SR  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?

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

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

SR>SR  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?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency

Foreign Policy  ›  U.S. Military Bases

Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are jointly owned and operated

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Economy  ›  Rent Tax

Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, close loopholes and increase mining taxes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  High Speed Rail

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Crime  ›  Adler A110 Ban

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, and fund the increased payouts from taxes on high income businesses

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

SR>SR  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?

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

Education  ›  Free Childcare

Should the government provide free universal childcare for all families?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, treat childcare like public schools to unlock the workforce.

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, and the doctors should also lose their medical license

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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, allow exports to countries which enforce animal cruelty laws

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Hospitals

Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, this model encourages hospitals to use unnecessary expensive treatments on patients in order to make a profit

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

SR>SR  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

the Environment  ›  Nuclear Waste

Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is no risk to the environment

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

SR>SR  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only in designated areas

Foreign Policy  ›  Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only if exports go to countries which have signed the nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, tax carbon emissions instead

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

Religion  ›  Prayer in Parliament

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

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but with very strict oversight and regulations

the Economy  ›  Taxing Churches

Should religious institutions be required to pay taxes?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, many operate like for-profit corporations and must pay their fair share

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

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

Governance  ›  Politician Lobbying Ban

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

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

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are for profit universities

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, and should also share their algorithms with their customers

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?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

SR>SR  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?

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

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

SR>SR  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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  ABCC

Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?

SR>SR  ChatGPTNo, we should establish a national broad-based anti-corruption watchdog instead

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?

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralised protocol

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Australia renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

SR>SR  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?

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

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

SR>SR  ChatGPTYes

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?

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