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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.617.3k 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?

More important 3.916.8k votes282 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.72.8k votes27 discussions

Coal Seam Gas11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.66.3k votes81 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.2k votes257 discussions

Foreign Land Ownership11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 32.3k votes47 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 514k votes369 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.912k votes103 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.914.8k votes172 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.53.7k votes74 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

Somewhat important 3.41.7k votes74 discussions

Hate Speech4yrs4Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Somewhat important 3.21.4k votes52 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.23.2k votes40 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

More important 3.95.6k votes72 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.71.1k votes20 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.311.2k votes157 discussions

Nurse to Patient Ratios6yrs6Y

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

Somewhat important 3.3812 votes63 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.916.6k votes228 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.31.1k votes19 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.95.9k votes128 discussions

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.717.2k votes430 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.78k votes65 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.512.5k votes591 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.45.6k votes98 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 25.4k votes332 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Aboriginal recognition9yrs9Y

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Most important 4.45.7k votes213 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.42.1k votes49 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.214.8k votes239 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 3.1757 votes21 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 2.816.6k votes474 discussions

Live Exports11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.86k votes187 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.917.3k votes417 discussions

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.9431 votes40 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.62.8k votes40 discussions

Mining Water Use11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3427 votes14 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3959 votes120 discussions

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9536 votes23 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.9136 votes3 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.7195 votes5 discussions

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7153 votes

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.412.2k votes568 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3102 votes13 discussions

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Less important 2877 votes36 discussions

Foreclosure Assistance6mos6MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Least important 1.7259 votes18 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.48k votes164 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 32.9k votes25 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 3686 votes17 discussions

Whaling11yrs11Y

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

Somewhat important 2.6859 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?

Less important 2.5642 votes49 discussions

U.S. Military Bases11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.52.1k votes28 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Boat Immigrants11yrs11Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Somewhat important 3.117.4k votes621 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4938 votes40 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.213.1k votes373 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.21.2k votes49 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 1.96.6k votes344 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?

Less important 1.9800 votes68 discussions

Electoral Issues

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.61.4k votes53 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.51.9k votes32 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.417.2k votes419 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.41.2k votes17 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.116.3k votes511 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.817.4k votes240 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.7109 votes4 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9734 votes13 discussions

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8824 votes3 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.8113 votes2 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.4175 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 1587 votes9 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.517.5k votes392 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.817.3k votes247 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Less important 2207 votes6 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.8629 votes8 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.817.5k votes182 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.2651 votes3 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Less important 2692 votes29 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Somewhat important 317.4k votes443 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.916.6k votes308 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 1.816.4k votes154 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 1.6238 votes3 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2313 votes17 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.4766 votes14 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.4601 votes9 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)?

Least important 1.4713 votes15 discussions