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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.28.2k 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?

More important 4.1682 votes68 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 3.33.8k votes344 discussions

Boat Immigrants11yrs11Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Less important 2.611.3k votes621 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5855 votes49 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3815 votes40 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?

Less important 2.4110 votes27 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.9752 votes20 discussions

Nurse to Patient Ratios6yrs6Y

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

More important 3.7631 votes63 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.52.3k votes40 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Somewhat important 3.43.6k votes72 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 34.8k votes192 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.87.4k votes157 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.39.3k votes369 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.82.6k votes74 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.7899 votes204 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.5732 votes104 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.45.9k votes103 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 3.310.3k votes172 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.11.7k votes49 discussions

Internet Regulation11yrs11Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

More important 3.41.5k votes62 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

Somewhat important 3.2841 votes38 discussions

Live Exports11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 33.6k votes187 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 310.8k votes474 discussions

GP Visits9yrs9Y

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

Somewhat important 2.9570 votes46 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.111.3k votes419 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.911k votes511 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 2.8869 votes17 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6959 votes53 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.611.4k votes240 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.61.1k votes32 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

Most important 52k votes46 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.45.6k votes164 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 32k votes25 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.9512 votes17 discussions

Whaling11yrs11Y

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

Somewhat important 2.9700 votes15 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 2.7492 votes49 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Foreign Land Ownership11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.11.5k votes47 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.23k votes257 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.911.2k votes101 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.911k votes282 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Less important 2.5563 votes48 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.31.1k votes27 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.711.2k votes430 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.65k votes332 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.54.3k votes128 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.57.8k votes591 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.53.7k votes98 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.4837 votes19 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.43.9k votes65 discussions

Economic Issues

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.8369 votes40 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 3.711.2k votes260 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.22.5k votes40 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.111.3k votes417 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.2k votes59 discussions

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9421 votes23 discussions

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Housing Issues

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8129 votes13 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.6213 votes5 discussions

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Less important 2.3105 votes3 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.28.3k votes568 discussions

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2112 votes

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.1691 votes36 discussions

Foreclosure Assistance6mos6MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Least important 1.7188 votes18 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.811.4k votes392 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.511.2k votes247 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3184 votes6 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2483 votes8 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.411.4k votes182 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3529 votes29 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Least important 1.8510 votes3 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9637 votes3 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9562 votes13 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.7133 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 1437 votes9 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Less important 2.511.3k votes443 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.911k 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?

Least important 1.8132 votes3 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.510.6k votes154 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.1227 votes17 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 1.9580 votes15 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 1.9503 votes9 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.8594 votes14 discussions