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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Yes, but give the duty to a body independent of the government, and make it an offense for any member of government to try and influence this body.
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Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?
No. Westminster has worked well as it has and it could possibly compromise the government's effectiveness.
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Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Yes, provided there is incentivization to implement them.
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Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
No, but ensure autonomous vehicles are acceptably safe before letting them onto the road.
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Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
No, the government doesn't need to constantly babysit the populace.
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Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Yes, provided it does not cause unnecessary disruption.
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Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Yes, but under extremely strict supervision and utilization, and it is to be prohibited the moment it puts the lives of personnel at risk.
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Should political parties receive money from the government?
No, the government's money is for the state's interests and the wellbeing of the people, not for political parties to utilize for themselves.
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Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Yes, and make it a public audit every year of both their medical records and their financial history.
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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Yes, allow those who are at least 16 but make it optional for those aged 16-17 to vote, and they must pass a political understanding test if they are within tha…
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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Yes, as long as their sentence or probation has been finished, it was not violent, financial, sexual or severe in nature and they are not under concurrent inves…
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Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
No. They may enroll in an electoral commission and get the right to vote once they become a citizen.
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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Yes, but they are to be put on a form of probation where they are electronically monitored and must perform community service on a daily basis and are to be pun…
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Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Yes, but do it on a limited scale at first to judge results and ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate as well.
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Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Yes, but ensure there are provisions to allow for low density residential as well, and that they are not completely bought up by investors who don't use it.
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Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
No, it is a responsibility of a citizen to be financially educated. If they default due to their own choices, it is not the fault of the university for providin…
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Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Yes, and subject them to a review of their medical license if this behavior is repeated.
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Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
No, but increase education around their side effects.
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Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?
No, this will commercialize hospitals and turn them into a business. They are a public necessity of the people that should be provided at minimal or no cost.
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Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Yes, provided it is not considered a luxury EV and on a limited scale.
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Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?
Yes, provided there is measures taken to ensure no environmental impact and it is with consent of the Indigenous community who's lands it's being built on.
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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
No, pursuing fracking when we are trying to reduce our carbon footprints would be contradictory to that goal.
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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Yes, and it should be more substantial in its understanding, but we should provide the study resources for free.
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Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Yes, and allow them to serve in parliament provided they do not hold citizenship of a nation that could be considered a threat to national security.
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Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?
No, turn the boats back and process them offshore and take into account their reasons for arrival before committing to granting a visa or deporting them.
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Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Yes, but only if he takes proper measures to prevent collateral damage.
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Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Yes, but Hamas is to lay down its arms and dissolve, the hostages are to be released, and the Israelis must be subjected to a more 'boots on the ground' review.
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Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
No, whilst it may not result in outcomes we approve of, we should only respond to any outcomes they produce, not the introductions.
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Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Yes, but there should be extreme caution to their use.
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Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
No, but I would prefer a one state solution where Arabs and Jews can live together in peace.
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Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?
Yes, but only if they enter Australian waters and also try to diplomatically discourage Japanese whaling.
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Should Ukraine join NATO?
Yes, Ukraine should be allowed to join both NATO and the EU, and a Coalition of the Willing should intervene in the war to remove the Russian Armed Forces from…
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Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Yes, they will likely be dealing with students and staff from a multitude of backgrounds, so it should be best to ensure they have some education on some sensit…
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Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
No, freedom of speech should be used for protecting one's political view, not allow them to needlessly persecute social, societal and cultural groups and minori…
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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Yes, as long they are at least 16, have permission for their parents and fully briefed on their decision before committing to it.
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Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?
Yes, but we should also considered a national broad based anti-corruption watchdog as well to handle very serious cases.
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Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Keep current rates for large multinational corporations and businesses, but lower for small businesses and eliminate deductions and loop holes.
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Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Yes, but allow for the seizure of these wallets if they are being used to conduct unlawful transactions or accommodate them.