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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?

TW>TW  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?

TW>TW  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?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents


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Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

TW>TW  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, studies show that rent control does not lower rent

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but only for large international corporations

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?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

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?

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTIncrease

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

TW>TW  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?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

TW>TW  ChatGPTHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but with strict accountability.

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

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?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, term limits for the House but not the Senate

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

TW>TW  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

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?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

TW>TW  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

TW>TW  ChatGPTYes