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Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation

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

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

9>9 Personal answerNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

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 answerNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Healthcare › Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for children and senior citizens

Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

9>9 Personal answerRegardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

9>9 Personal answerNo, do not censor or monitor data

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation

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

9>9 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, the most qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender

Immigration › Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

9>9 Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but scale back our current involvement

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Mining Water Use

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

9>9 Personal answerMaintain the current rate

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

9>9 Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

the Economy › Welfare

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

9>9 Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

Immigration › Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

9>9 Personal answerNo, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and temporary protection visas

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Turnball Tax Cut

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, this will help grow the economy and encourage foreign investment

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

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

the Economy › Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but limit to one house per person

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

9>9 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

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

Crime › Adler A110 Ban

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, this gun poses no greater risk than existing firearms

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

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

Foreign Policy › U.S. Military Bases

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they are jointly owned and operated

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

9>9 Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

the Economy › Government Spending

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

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

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

9>9 Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

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

Foreign Policy › Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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 › Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

9>9 Personal answerHelp

Healthcare › Hospitals

Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this model encourages hospitals to use unnecessary expensive treatments on patients in order to make a profit

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

9>9 Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

9>9 Personal answerYes, in which Muslims and Jews are freely able to travel between the two states and are not barred from visiting any sites

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

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 answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

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

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but divest over time after 'repayment' is obtained.

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

9>9 Personal answerNo, and we should do more to prevent the outsourcing of Australian jobs

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

9>9 Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Egypt

Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?

9>9 Personal answerNo, we should stay out of this

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › ABCC

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

National Security › Cross-border Payments

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)?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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Topics

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

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

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

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

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

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

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

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should the government regulate the internet?

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

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

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

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

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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

Should the government ban negative gearing?

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

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

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

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

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

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

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

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

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

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

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

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

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

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?