the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-choice |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
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Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
ChatGPTYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Public statementsYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
the Economy › Sunday Double Wages
Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition
Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship
Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?
ChatGPTNo, they should be detained, investigated, and given a fair trial once they re-enter our country |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
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?
ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
the Environment › Foreign Land Ownership
Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?
ChatGPTYes, if they are approved by a review board |
Healthcare › Nurse to Patient Ratios
Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
Healthcare › Universal Dental Care
Are you in favour of universal dental care?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech |
Social › Death Penalty
Should the death penalty be reinstated?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation
Should the government regulate the internet?
Public statementsNo, do not censor or monitor data |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
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?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
the Economy › Mining Water Use
If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas
Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?
ChatGPTYes, our government should reflect the diversity of our society |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?
ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
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?
ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
the Environment › Coal Seam Gas
Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?
ChatGPTNo, we should provide more funding for renewable energy instead |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Crime › Adler A110 Ban
Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?
ChatGPTYes, this gun’s availability would put the public at risk of a mass shooting |
Immigration › Boat Immigrants
Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?
ChatGPTYes, do not turn back boats and process them onshore |
the Economy › Turnball Tax Cut
Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?
ChatGPTNo, these tax cuts will only benefit higher income citizens |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?
ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Domestic Policy › Live Exports
Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?
ChatGPTYes, allow exports to countries which enforce animal cruelty laws |
Social › Safe Schools
Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?
the Economy › National Broadband Network
Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?
ChatGPTYes, a national high-speed fibre optic network is crucial for the future of Australia's economy |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
Domestic Policy › GP Visits
Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?
Education › University Funding
Should universities set their own fees?
ChatGPTNo, and univerisity education should be free for all citizens |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Foreign Policy › Whaling
Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?
ChatGPTNo, take a diplomatic approach to discourage Japanese whaling |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Australia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Australia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
the Economy › Negative Gearing
Should the government ban negative gearing?
ChatGPTYes, this concession disproportionately benefits the rich |
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?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
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?
Domestic Policy › High Speed Rail
Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?
ChatGPTYes, but only if it's a cross country system linking all states |
Foreign Policy › U.S. Military Bases
Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.
ChatGPTYes, but only if they are jointly owned and operated |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Social › Parental Leave
Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?
ChatGPTNo, but increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
the Environment › Uranium
Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?
ChatGPTYes, but only if exports go to countries which have signed the nuclear non-proliferation treaty |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls |
the Environment › Nuclear Waste
Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?
ChatGPTYes, if there is consent from the local indigenous communities |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
the Economy › Rent Tax
Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?
ChatGPTYes, close loopholes and increase mining taxes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Australia, have the right to vote?
ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?
ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Domestic Policy › Housing Bubble
Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?
Social › Lock Out Laws
Do you support lock out laws?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Healthcare › Hospitals
Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?
ChatGPTNo, this model encourages hospitals to use unnecessary expensive treatments on patients in order to make a profit |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Foreign Policy › Free Trade
Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?
ChatGPTNo, not until China meets strict humanitarian and animal rights standards |
Foreign Policy › Egypt
Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?
ChatGPTNo, we should stay out of this |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Education › Public School
Should the federal government turn over school funding to the states?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
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?
ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
the Economy › ABCC
Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?
ChatGPTNo, we should establish a national broad-based anti-corruption watchdog instead |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support charter schools?
ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Domestic Policy › Monarchy
Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |