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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.5144 votes41 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3360 votes232 discussions

Universal Dental Care12yrs12Y

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Somewhat important 3102 votes72 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.1302 votes200 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?

Least important 1.7157 votes288 discussions

Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 5334 votes175 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.8256 votes380 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.6102 votes75 discussions

Safe Schools9yrs9Y

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

Less important 2.6266 votes356 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.9304 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 3.2353 votes292 discussions

Nuclear Waste12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.2191 votes152 discussions

Coal Seam Gas12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.1114 votes82 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.3345 votes437 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 2.9149 votes41 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 2.3324 votes269 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.6106 votes61 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy10mos10MO

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

More important 3.5349 votes8 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence10mos10MO

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

More important 3.4312 votes15 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 1261 votes10 discussions

Criminal Issues

Adler A110 Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6349 votes440 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.6319 votes68 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.4345 votes622 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2357 votes405 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.2349 votes261 discussions

Lab Grown Meat10mos10MO

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

Less important 2268 votes15 discussions

Housing Issues

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies10mos10MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 3.2122 votes9 discussions

High density residential buildings12mos12MO

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

Less important 2.2331 votes60 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2352 votes593 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.9357 votes191 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards10mos10MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.3281 votes10 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.1280 votes37 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Aboriginal recognition9yrs9Y

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Somewhat important 3.1146 votes223 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Less important 2.1323 votes491 discussions

Woman Quotas9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.1225 votes245 discussions

Monarchy9yrs9Y

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

Less important 1.8232 votes348 discussions

Immigration Issues

Boat Immigrants12yrs12Y

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Less important 2.4352 votes647 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.3356 votes396 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Least important 1.8339 votes367 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9360 votes431 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.9355 votes246 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Least important 1.7333 votes527 discussions

Education Issues

University Funding9yrs9Y

Should universities set their own fees?

Somewhat important 2.8358 votes466 discussions

Public School9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.7340 votes320 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support charter schools?

Least important 1.6311 votes157 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Less important 2.4115 votes28 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 1.8219 votes276 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.8354 votes261 discussions

Free Trade9yrs9Y

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

Least important 1.5246 votes137 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition10mos10MO

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

Less important 2107 votes17 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense10mos10MO

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

Least important 1.8332 votes17 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 1.5326 votes28 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 1.3236 votes18 discussions