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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

9>9 Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social › Gender Transition

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they are at least 16 years old

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

9>9 Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Social › Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Euthanasia

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

9>9 Personal answerNo, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

9>9 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Sunday Double Wages

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only to prevent child pornography and copyright infringement

Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

9>9 Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

9>9 Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Mining Water Use

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

9>9 Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

9>9 Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerDisallow for severe crimes, and anyone under a current investigation should have to wait until proceedings conclude

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

9>9 Personal answerNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice

the Environment › Coal Seam Gas

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

9>9 Personal answerNo, jobs should be more sustainable, cost of living should be reduced or wages should increase at an equal rate

Immigration › Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

9>9 Personal answerNo, and univerisity education should be free for all citizens

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

9>9 Personal answerNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy › Turnball Tax Cut

Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?

9>9 Personal answerNo, these tax cuts will only benefit higher income citizens

the Economy › Welfare

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

9>9 Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy › Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

9>9 Personal answerYes, this concession disproportionately benefits the rich

Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes

Should Australia conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

9>9 Personal answerNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Safe Schools

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

9>9 Personal answerNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination

Healthcare › Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

9>9 Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Crime › Adler A110 Ban

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, and alter the national firearms agreement to allow for less restrictions on types of firearms for sport. Also put in place specific amendments for non lethal firearms such as air soft and BB guns which have legitimate uses but are banned from the national blanket ban on firearms.

Domestic Policy › High Speed Rail

Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Live Exports

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, allow exports to countries which enforce animal cruelty laws

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Rent Tax

Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?

9>9 Personal answerNo, leave it up to the states

the Economy › National Broadband Network

Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy › Government Spending

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

9>9 Personal answerYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Social › Parental Leave

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Housing Bubble

Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy › Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

9>9 Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

9>9 Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

9>9 Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

9>9 Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

Social › Lock Out Laws

Do you support lock out laws?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

9>9 Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

9>9 Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Education › Public School

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

9>9 Personal answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Domestic Policy › Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but the threshold should be much higher

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

9>9 Personal answerNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

the Economy › Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if it’s truly decentralised and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy › ABCC

Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?

9>9 Personal answerNo, we should establish a national broad-based anti-corruption watchdog instead

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

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

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

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

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

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

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

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

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

Should the government regulate the internet?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should Australia transition to a four-day workweek?

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should universities set their own fees?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?

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

Should the government ban negative gearing?

Should Australia conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

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

Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?

Should the Australian government continue to invest billions of dollars into the development of the National Broadband Network?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

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

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

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

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Should the government subsidise Australian farmers?

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

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

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?