Family Firsts platform and policies

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

FF>FF Public statementsPro-life

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

FF>FF Public statementsNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

FF>FF Public statementsYes

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

FF>FF Party’s support baseYes

References

Social › Euthanasia

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

FF>FF Public statementsNo

the Environment › Foreign Land Ownership

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

FF>FF Public statementsNo, we should protect the jobs of our farmers

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?

FF>FF Party’s support baseYes

References

Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

FF>FF Public statementsYes

Healthcare › Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

FF>FF Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

FF>FF Public statementsYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

FF>FF Party’s support baseYes

References

the Economy › Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

FF>FF Public statementsReform to a flat tax

Healthcare › Nurse to Patient Ratios

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

FF>FF Party’s support baseYes

References

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo

References

the Environment › Coal Seam Gas

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

FF>FF Public statementsYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo

References

the Economy › Mining Water Use

If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?

FF>FF Public statementsNo

Crime › Adler A110 Ban

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

FF>FF Party’s support baseYes

References

Immigration › Immigration Ban

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Australia?

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo, but we should spend more to increase our border security

References

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

FF>FF Public statementsLower

Immigration › Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

FF>FF Public statementsNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

FF>FF Party’s support baseYes, but only for medical use

References

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo

References

Foreign Policy › Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

FF>FF Public statementsNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

FF>FF Party’s support baseYes

References

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo

References

Domestic Policy › Live Exports

Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?

FF>FF Public statementsYes

Social › Safe Schools

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

FF>FF Party’s support baseYes

References

the Economy › National Broadband Network

Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?

FF>FF Public statementsYes

Education › University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo, and univerisity education should be free for all citizens

References

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

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the Environment › Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

FF>FF Public statementsYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo

References

the Environment › Nuclear Waste

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

FF>FF Public statementsNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo

References

Social › Parental Leave

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

FF>FF Public statementsNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo

References

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

FF>FF Party’s support baseDecrease

References

the Economy › Rent Tax

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

FF>FF Public statementsNo

Domestic Policy › Housing Bubble

Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?

FF>FF Public statementsNo

Healthcare › Hospitals

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

FF>FF Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy › Egypt

Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?

FF>FF Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy › Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

FF>FF Party’s support baseNo

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Domestic Policy › Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

FF>FF Public statementsNo

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

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

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

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

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

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Should the government regulate the internet?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

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

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

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

If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?

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

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Australia?

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?

Should universities set their own fees?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

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

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

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

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?

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

Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?