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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.811.7k votes373 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Most important 4.67.7k 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?

Most important 4.51.1k votes68 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?

More important 4.1239 votes27 discussions

Boat Immigrants11yrs11Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

More important 3.717.9k votes621 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.3k votes49 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.2k votes40 discussions

Social Issues

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Most important 5969 votes104 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Most important 4.71.2k votes204 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

More important 41.3k votes91 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 3.814.2k votes369 discussions

Hate Speech4yrs4Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

More important 3.41k votes52 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.23.8k votes74 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.517.3k votes511 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.418k votes240 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 317.7k votes419 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.3k votes53 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes17 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9183 votes4 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.41.5k votes32 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.818k votes392 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.217.8k votes247 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes8 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.5685 votes6 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Less important 2292 votes8 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.614.6k votes239 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

More important 3.61.1k votes38 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.51.9k votes49 discussions

Internet Regulation11yrs11Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

Somewhat important 3.42.1k votes62 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3835 votes93 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 3.217.1k votes474 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.58k votes192 discussions

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2946 votes20 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Somewhat important 3.110k votes281 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 3837 votes22 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.93.2k votes40 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.811.6k votes157 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.82.9k votes46 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.19.1k votes263 discussions

U.S. Military Bases11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.13.1k votes28 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.19.1k votes164 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 311.8k votes249 discussions

Free Trade9yrs9Y

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Somewhat important 2.77.6k votes134 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.112.5k votes591 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.87.3k votes65 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.76.4k votes128 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.76k votes332 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.76.2k votes98 discussions

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.617.6k votes430 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 3.3896 votes17 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 2.61.6k votes9 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.52.1k 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 2.41.9k votes15 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.4225 votes6 discussions

Environmental Issues

Foreign Land Ownership11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.92k votes47 discussions

Uranium11yrs11Y

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

Somewhat important 3.11.8k votes95 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.617.3k votes101 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.65.2k votes257 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.517.3k votes282 discussions

Coal Seam Gas11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.56.3k votes81 discussions

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Housing Issues

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

More important 3.5301 votes13 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 3.2573 votes5 discussions

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3544 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 2.412.4k votes568 discussions

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3187 votes10 discussions

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.32.4k votes36 discussions

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Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 4.117.6k votes260 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.517.7k votes417 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.52k votes59 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes120 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Somewhat important 2.99.1k votes198 discussions

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Somewhat important 2.8393 votes10 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

More important 3.51.7k votes29 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.61.5k votes3 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.317.9k votes182 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements6mos6MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.2220 votes2 discussions

Congestion Pricing6mos6MO

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Less important 2197 votes8 discussions

High Speed Rail6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Less important 1.9357 votes3 discussions

Advanced Automotive Technology6mos6MO

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Less important 1.9111 votes2 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.32.2k votes3 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 31.9k votes13 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 2.1413 votes7 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Less important 2476 votes

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.8410 votes2 discussions

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 11.3k votes9 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Less important 2.317.8k votes443 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

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

Less important 217.3k 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 2531 votes3 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 1.816.5k votes154 discussions