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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?

T>T  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?

T>T  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?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies


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Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

T>T  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?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

T>T  ChatGPTNo

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?

T>T  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

T>T  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?

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

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

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?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

T>T  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

T>T  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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

T>T  ChatGPTIncrease

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

T>T  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but with strict accountability.

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

T>T  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?

T>T  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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, reduce military spending instead

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

T>T  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only for organic farms

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

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

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

T>T  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?

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

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

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?

T>T  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

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?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but divest over time after 'repayment' is obtained.

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

T>T  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are non-profit

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

T>T  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

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?

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

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes

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)?

T>T  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

T>T  ChatGPTYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

T>T  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

T>T  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?

T>T  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

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

T>T  ChatGPTNo