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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 511.3k votes382 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.99.3k votes107 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.912.2k votes178 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.53.1k votes75 discussions

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

Somewhat important 3.21.1k votes78 discussions

Hate Speech5yrs5Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Somewhat important 3.11k votes55 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.514.1k votes103 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 3.813.9k votes292 discussions

Coal Seam Gas12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.64.8k votes82 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.52.6k votes28 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32.4k votes263 discussions

Foreign Land Ownership12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.8k votes48 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

More important 4.12.7k votes41 discussions

Universal Dental Care12yrs12Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

More important 3.84.5k votes72 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.5659 votes21 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.38.2k votes161 discussions

Nurse to Patient Ratios6yrs6Y

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

Somewhat important 3411 votes64 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.913.8k votes232 discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control10mos10MO

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

More important 3.81.7k votes24 discussions

Affordable Housing10mos10MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3.4195 votes7 discussions

Green Spaces10mos10MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2202 votes3 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies10mos10MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.9198 votes9 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.510.9k votes595 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.6112 votes15 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.1604 votes20 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 33.8k votes128 discussions

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.714.3k votes442 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.77.9k votes68 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.611.3k votes630 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.53.6k votes98 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.13.8k votes345 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Aboriginal recognition9yrs9Y

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Most important 4.34.7k votes224 discussions

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.7k votes55 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.211.7k votes245 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 2.913.6k votes494 discussions

Live Exports12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.84k votes188 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 2.6330 votes22 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.514.5k votes405 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.914.4k votes262 discussions

Genetic Engineering10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.2241 votes6 discussions

Lab Grown Meat10mos10MO

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

Less important 22.1k votes15 discussions

CRISPR Technology10mos10MO

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

Less important 1.9146 votes11 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 3.55.5k votes173 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 32.5k votes28 discussions

Terrorist Citizenship9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.1k votes49 discussions

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2.6326 votes19 discussions

Whaling12yrs12Y

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

Less important 2.4417 votes16 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 2.3277 votes49 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 2.714.3k votes435 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.5829 votes54 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.51.3k votes33 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.313.6k votes527 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.2728 votes21 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.114.5k votes247 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.1104 votes6 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

More important 414.3k votes438 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.6252 votes42 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.51.9k votes41 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes48 discussions

Universal Basic Income8yrs8Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 2.8569 votes128 discussions

Mining Water Use12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7243 votes14 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Boat Immigrants12yrs12Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Somewhat important 3.214.5k votes650 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4523 votes46 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.411.7k votes396 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2723 votes52 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.26.6k votes368 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 1.9370 votes71 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?

Least important 1.8112 votes35 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.914.5k votes192 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards10mos10MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.42k votes10 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.21.9k votes38 discussions

Fuel Efficiency Requirements10mos10MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Less important 2110 votes5 discussions

High Speed Rail10mos10MO

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

Less important 2103 votes7 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 32.3k votes8 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence10mos10MO

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

Somewhat important 3903 votes15 discussions

Social Media Regulation11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.2117 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?

Least important 1.7126 votes8 discussions

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.41.5k 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 12k votes11 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.3465 votes17 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.6930 votes17 discussions

National Identification System10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.61.5k votes17 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.62.1k votes20 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)?

Least important 1.51.9k votes28 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Somewhat important 3.114.5k votes466 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 213.6k votes157 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

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

Less important 213.8k votes320 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 1.9301 votes7 discussions