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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.6323 votes374 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.6334 votes105 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

More important 3.4271 votes175 discussions

Safe Schools9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

Less important 2253 votes355 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 5419 votes379 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 3.1257 votes354 discussions

Boat Immigrants12yrs12Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Less important 2.2419 votes630 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.8426 votes399 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.8425 votes254 discussions

Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 3.9413 votes264 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.2424 votes428 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.7277 votes202 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.7422 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 3.5392 votes285 discussions

Nuclear Waste12yrs12Y

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

Least important 1.5169 votes148 discussions

Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.3410 votes520 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8423 votes427 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4426 votes243 discussions

Criminal Issues

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3423 votes433 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.5396 votes601 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2323 votes66 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Aboriginal recognition9yrs9Y

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Somewhat important 2.8186 votes218 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Less important 2.4388 votes483 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.4356 votes241 discussions

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

Least important 1.8223 votes336 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.3425 votes187 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.5356 votes230 discussions

Universal Dental Care11yrs11Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Less important 2.5208 votes72 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?

Less important 2.1358 votes285 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.9220 votes158 discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.8422 votes579 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.7297 votes275 discussions

Free Trade9yrs9Y

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Least important 1.2230 votes136 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.1261 votes256 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Less important 2.3422 votes450 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.4420 votes315 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1399 votes155 discussions

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