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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 53.2k votes437 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation12yrs12Y

Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?

Most important 4.42.5k votes408 discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban3yrs3Y

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

Most important 4.4277 votes55 discussions

Boat Immigrants13yrs13Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

More important 3.93.5k votes714 discussions

Citizenship Test11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2202 votes75 discussions

Skilled Immigrants10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7290 votes60 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.13.5k votes428 discussions

Lab Grown Meat2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.9k votes28 discussions

Nuclear Energy10yrs10Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 33.5k votes292 discussions

Genetic Engineering2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.6152 votes15 discussions

CRISPR Technology2yrs2Y

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

17 discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.53.5k votes259 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.13.2k votes559 discussions

Criminal Politicians9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.63.5k votes460 discussions

Campaign Finance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.2161 votes55 discussions

Candidate Transparency10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2342 votes40 discussions

Political Party Subsidies9yrs9Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2185 votes24 discussions

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Social Issues

Gender Transition5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.9374 votes136 discussions

Transgender Athletes7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.6240 votes231 discussions

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Somewhat important 3.42.5k votes403 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.2k votes110 discussions

Safe Schools10yrs10Y

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

Somewhat important 2.82.4k votes400 discussions

Euthanasia13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71k votes88 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3549 votes61 discussions

Woman Quotas10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.4k votes268 discussions

Flag Burning9yrs9Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

Somewhat important 2.9231 votes41 discussions

Internet Regulation13yrs13Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

Somewhat important 2.8517 votes76 discussions

Drug Policy14yrs14Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 2.73.2k votes525 discussions

Monarchy10yrs10Y

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

Less important 2.52.2k votes383 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Foreign Land Ownership13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.8598 votes52 discussions

Environmental Regulation11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.53.4k votes115 discussions

Uranium13yrs13Y

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

Less important 2.3590 votes111 discussions

Plastic Product Ban9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.23.2k votes315 discussions

Coal Seam Gas13yrs13Y

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

Less important 2.2968 votes84 discussions

Nuclear Waste13yrs13Y

Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?

Less important 2.11.5k votes167 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates2yrs2Y

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

More important 3.51.9k votes67 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards2yrs2Y

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Somewhat important 2.7745 votes14 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements2yrs2Y

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2.6473 votes10 discussions

Public Transportation9yrs9Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 23.5k votes206 discussions

Distracted Driving Penalties2yrs2Y

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Less important 1.9355 votes18 discussions

Carpooling and Shared Transportation2yrs2Y

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

Least important 1.5141 votes8 discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.6k votes22 discussions

National Identification System2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.7k votes57 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.31.5k votes57 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2698 votes21 discussions

Cross-border Payments2yrs2Y

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 1.8449 votes32 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Terrorist Citizenship10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.5703 votes62 discussions

Foreign Aid11yrs11Y

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 3.13.1k votes295 discussions

Military Spending10yrs10Y

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.82.2k votes294 discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.6753 votes178 discussions

Free Trade10yrs10Y

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Less important 2.32.2k votes162 discussions

United Nations14yrs14Y

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Less important 2753 votes31 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.73.3k votes705 discussions

Demilitarize the Police5yrs5Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.52.5k votes76 discussions

Adler A110 Ban10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.33.4k votes473 discussions

Prison Overcrowding9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2670 votes350 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties8yrs8Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.2395 votes128 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights10yrs10Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2388 votes103 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Safe Haven8yrs8Y

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 2.72.1k votes312 discussions

Marijuana14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.63.4k votes247 discussions

Universal Dental Care13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Less important 2.5952 votes75 discussions

Mental Health13yrs13Y

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

Less important 2.5800 votes46 discussions

World Health Organization6yrs6Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.5382 votes27 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.21.2k votes166 discussions

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Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing11yrs11Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Somewhat important 3.43.4k votes291 discussions

Taxes13yrs13Y

Should Australia raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 2.83.4k votes494 discussions

Welfare12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.3486 votes71 discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Less important 2.3662 votes46 discussions

Government Spending12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.2958 votes229 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Less important 2242 votes50 discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.7k votes46 discussions

Homeless Encampments4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.33.1k votes628 discussions

Homeless Shelters2yrs2Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Less important 2459 votes21 discussions

Affordable Housing2yrs2Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Less important 1.9101 votes14 discussions

Foreclosure Assistance2yrs2Y

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Less important 1.8938 votes85 discussions

High density residential buildings2yrs2Y

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

Less important 1.8612 votes94 discussions

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3889 votes16 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.1309 votes22 discussions

Social Media Regulation2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.71.1k votes13 discussions

Cryptocurrencies2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.61.6k votes8 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.6119 votes15 discussions

Raising the Pension Age2mos2MO

Should the government raise the age of eligibility for the age pension to 70?

2 discussions

Right to Repair Laws2mos2MO

Should manufacturers be legally required to provide spare parts and repair manuals to the public?

5 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts2yrs2Y

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 11.7k votes16 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding10yrs10Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Less important 1.93.5k votes499 discussions

Public School10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.73.4k votes344 discussions

University Debt Accountability3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.6177 votes11 discussions

Charter Schools8yrs8Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.43.2k votes167 discussions

School Phone Bans2mos2MO

Should the government mandate a nationwide ban on student mobile phones in all primary and secondary schools?

1 discussion

Cancelling Student Debt2mos2MO

Should the government wipe all outstanding HECS/HELP student debt?

6 discussions

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Religious Issues

Prayer in Parliament2mos2MO

Should the daily recital of the Lord's Prayer at the opening of federal parliament be abolished?

6 discussions

Infrastructure Issues

Energy Grid Buyback2mos2MO

Should the state governments buy back privatized electricity grids to lower energy bills?