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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 5104k votes367 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Most important 4.675.6k votes102 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.5114k votes172 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 46.9k votes104 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.925.3k votes74 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

More important 3.99.9k votes74 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.27k votes20 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.120.9k votes40 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

More important 3.833.7k votes72 discussions

Nurse to Patient Ratios6yrs6Y

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

More important 3.85.3k votes63 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

More important 3.486k votes157 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.36.9k votes30 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 4.21.8k votes3 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

More important 4.11.3k votes13 discussions

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

More important 3.9698 votes10 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

More important 3.82.7k votes5 discussions

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.31.4k votes

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3904 votes4 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 3.484.4k votes373 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Somewhat important 3.36.1k votes68 discussions

Boat Immigrants11yrs11Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Somewhat important 3.1125k votes621 discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.4880 votes27 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.98.2k votes49 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 2.940.5k votes344 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.96.9k votes40 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 414.2k votes49 discussions

Aboriginal recognition9yrs9Y

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

More important 3.937.2k votes213 discussions

Internet Regulation11yrs11Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

More important 3.513.3k votes62 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

Somewhat important 3.4106k votes239 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 3.35.2k votes21 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.35.6k votes93 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 4.1124k votes101 discussions

Foreign Land Ownership11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.714.2k votes47 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.6122k votes282 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.513.1k votes27 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.340.4k votes257 discussions

Coal Seam Gas11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.142.2k votes81 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

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

More important 3.7445 votes4 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.47.6k votes19 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.252.7k votes128 discussions

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9124k votes430 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.944.1k votes65 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.879.9k votes591 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.1127k votes392 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.1125k votes247 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.82.8k votes6 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.65.9k votes8 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.31.1k votes8 discussions

Electoral Issues

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31k votes4 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3125k votes419 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 38.9k votes53 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.8121k votes511 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 2.87.8k votes17 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.710.9k votes32 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6127k votes240 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.818.3k votes46 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.767.2k votes164 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 3.34.8k votes17 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.317.8k votes25 discussions

North Korea Military Strikes9yrs9Y

Should Australia conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

Somewhat important 3.14.4k votes49 discussions

U.S. Military Bases11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.919k votes28 discussions

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Economic Issues

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

Most important 4.53.2k votes40 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.8125k votes417 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.722.8k votes40 discussions

Sunday Double Wages9yrs9Y

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

More important 3.42.4k votes51 discussions

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.34.1k votes23 discussions

Four-day Workweek3yrs3Y

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

Somewhat important 3.32.2k votes65 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

More important 3.6274 votes2 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3127k votes182 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Somewhat important 2.97.1k votes29 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9285 votes2 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements6mos6MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Somewhat important 2.6750 votes2 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7330 votes2 discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Somewhat important 33.7k votes17 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7783 votes5 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.36.4k votes9 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.28.1k votes14 discussions

Cross-border Payments6mos6MO

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)?

Less important 27.7k votes15 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

More important 3.58.8k votes3 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.37.7k votes13 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.31.5k votes2 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets6mos6MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Less important 2.11.4k votes7 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.92k votes

Artwork Investment Contracts3mos3MO

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Least important 15.4k votes9 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Somewhat important 3.1126k votes443 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

Should the federal government turn over school funding to the states?

Less important 2.2121k votes308 discussions

University Debt Accountability1yr1Y

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

Less important 2.22.2k votes3 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.1117k votes154 discussions