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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.78.2k votes384 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 4.2480 votes218 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 4.1433 votes115 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.82k votes75 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

More important 3.88.9k votes178 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.76.4k votes107 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.58k votes397 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

More important 3.84.1k 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?

More important 3.6301 votes71 discussions

Boat Immigrants12yrs12Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Somewhat important 3.210.3k votes652 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7470 votes52 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2337 votes46 discussions

Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.69.7k votes529 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.310.3k votes435 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.210.4k votes249 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9472 votes55 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 2.7432 votes21 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5844 votes33 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.71.7k votes41 discussions

Drug Price Regulation9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.5326 votes21 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.33.5k votes203 discussions

Universal Dental Care12yrs12Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Somewhat important 3.32.8k votes72 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.16.3k votes161 discussions

Nurse to Patient Ratios6yrs6Y

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

Somewhat important 3.1249 votes64 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 51.4k votes51 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.74.7k votes173 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.31.5k votes28 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.16.7k votes278 discussions

U.S. Military Bases12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8727 votes30 discussions

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.8222 votes19 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

More important 41.1k votes55 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.78.5k votes246 discussions

Internet Regulation12yrs12Y

Should the government regulate the internet?

More important 3.51k votes68 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

More important 3.59.8k votes494 discussions

Aboriginal recognition9yrs9Y

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Somewhat important 3.32.8k votes224 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

Somewhat important 3411 votes39 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.17.6k votes635 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 33.2k votes128 discussions

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 310.2k votes442 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.94.8k votes68 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.9k votes346 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.73.1k votes98 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.6378 votes20 discussions

Environmental Issues

Foreign Land Ownership12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.81.1k votes49 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.310.1k 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?

Somewhat important 3.29.9k votes292 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 31.9k votes263 discussions

Uranium12yrs12Y

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

Somewhat important 2.7950 votes98 discussions

Coal Seam Gas12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.53.7k votes82 discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control11mos11MO

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

More important 3.4785 votes24 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies11mos11MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

More important 3.4154 votes9 discussions

Affordable Housing11mos11MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.8129 votes7 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.56.9k votes596 discussions

Green Spaces11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.4127 votes3 discussions

High density residential buildings12mos12MO

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

Less important 2.41.2k votes61 discussions

Foreclosure Assistance11mos11MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Less important 2.2295 votes33 discussions

Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 3.810.2k votes271 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.710.2k votes440 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.31.5k votes41 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2655 votes63 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9155 votes42 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 2.7960 votes48 discussions

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National Security Issues

National Identification System11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9698 votes17 discussions

Facial Recognition11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8320 votes17 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.5761 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 2.51.1k 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 2.41.1k votes28 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.310.4k votes406 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.310.3k votes263 discussions

Lab Grown Meat11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.71.2k votes15 discussions

Genetic Engineering11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.5168 votes6 discussions

Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 3.31.1k votes39 discussions

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.810.4k votes193 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards11mos11MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.41.1k votes11 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy11mos11MO

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

More important 3.51.3k votes8 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2715 votes15 discussions

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.9636 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 11.1k votes11 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Somewhat important 2.810.3k votes466 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.310.1k votes320 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Less important 29.7k votes158 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 2.1222 votes7 discussions