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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.512k votes397 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 4636 votes71 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 3.35.4k votes368 discussions

Boat Immigrants12yrs12Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Somewhat important 3.217.3k votes652 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 3.3206 votes35 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9721 votes46 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9926 votes52 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.517.5k votes406 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.217.2k votes263 discussions

Genetic Engineering11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4362 votes6 discussions

Lab Grown Meat11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.82k votes15 discussions

CRISPR Technology11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.3185 votes11 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Universal Dental Care12yrs12Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Most important 4.34.7k votes72 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.1707 votes21 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.92.6k votes41 discussions

Nurse to Patient Ratios6yrs6Y

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

More important 3.7535 votes64 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.511.3k votes161 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.46.1k votes203 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

More important 4.116.9k votes494 discussions

Internet Regulation12yrs12Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

More important 3.61.8k votes68 discussions

Live Exports12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.57.4k votes188 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.514.7k votes246 discussions

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.51.4k votes55 discussions

Aboriginal recognition9yrs9Y

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Somewhat important 3.24.5k votes224 discussions

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Housing Issues

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies11mos11MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

More important 4338 votes9 discussions

Affordable Housing11mos11MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 4286 votes7 discussions

Rent Control11mos11MO

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

More important 3.81.5k votes24 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment11mos11MO

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

More important 3.5177 votes15 discussions

Green Spaces11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8183 votes3 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.610.5k votes596 discussions

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Social Issues

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Most important 4.2680 votes115 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.213.9k votes384 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.9772 votes218 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.410.3k votes107 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.43.1k votes75 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 3.415.5k votes178 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?

More important 3.717.2k votes435 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.416.8k votes529 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.117.5k votes249 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91k votes33 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 2.7712 votes21 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6799 votes55 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7160 votes7 discussions

Criminal Issues

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.317.1k votes442 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.2763 votes20 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.17.4k votes128 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 310.6k votes635 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.95.4k votes346 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.95.9k votes68 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.67.1k votes98 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7105 votes7 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

Most important 52.3k votes51 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.89.2k votes173 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

More important 3.52.7k votes28 discussions

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.9463 votes19 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.910.6k votes278 discussions

Whaling12yrs12Y

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

Somewhat important 2.8631 votes16 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.817.1k votes103 discussions

Foreign Land Ownership12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.71.4k votes49 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.65.4k votes263 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 3.517k votes292 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9507 votes50 discussions

Coal Seam Gas12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.75.3k votes82 discussions

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Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Most important 4.217.2k votes271 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 4.1400 votes42 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 4.12.9k votes41 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.817.2k votes440 discussions

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2422 votes23 discussions

Sunday Double Wages9yrs9Y

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

Somewhat important 3.2221 votes53 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.117.5k votes193 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes39 discussions

High Speed Rail11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8160 votes7 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards11mos11MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.22k votes11 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements11mos11MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.2143 votes5 discussions

Advanced Automotive Technology11mos11MO

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

Less important 2104 votes9 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8663 votes17 discussions

National Identification System11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes17 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.51k votes17 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.42.1k votes21 discussions

Cross-border Payments10mos10MO

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 2.12.1k votes28 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy11mos11MO

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

More important 3.92.3k votes8 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence11mos11MO

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

More important 3.8978 votes15 discussions

Social Media Regulation11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.2218 votes4 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets10mos10MO

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

Less important 2204 votes8 discussions

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.91.5k votes4 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts7mos7MO

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 11.8k votes11 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Somewhat important 3.317.3k votes466 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.516.7k votes320 discussions

University Debt Accountability2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.3329 votes7 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 2.116.2k votes158 discussions