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@B2WGS2X answered…2mos2MO

Should workers continue to be paid double wages on Sunday?

Yes, all penalty rates should remain in place or be expanded. They are what allow casual employees to earn a livable wage. Especially with many of the entities…

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Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

No, the government has done nothing to target the practices of the corporate entities at the heart of our inflation problem. Break up the monopolies, duopolies…

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Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

Yes, and also implement a wealth tax or cap for individuals, not just an income cap

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Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, but we need to start taxing big corporations appropriately, and demanding adequate royalties for our natural resources, as well as taxing the rich and impl…

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Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

Yes, the university should be held accountable, although tertiary education should be free to all citizens and permanent residents of Australia.

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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, prohibition doesn't work, and will only lead to more problems

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Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Yes, exposing abuses, violations and corruption should never be punished. And all those currently serving sentences should be released and compensated.

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Should the government raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?

No, the government should implement regulations that prevent real estate investors and landlords from locking ordinary Australians out of the housing market. Fi…

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Should frozen embryos be considered children?

No, unfertilised gametes should never be considered as a human being. Even a zygote should not be considered a human. A foetus shouldn't be considered a human u…

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

Yes, it should increase based on the wage of the parent that is taking the leave, not just the mother, as there are circumstances where other parental figures w…

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

Yes, but this should not apply to small businesses, which often don't have the luxury of large enough hiring pools to promote diversity.

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

Yes, and the only point of asking such a disingenuous question as this, is simply to create division and animosity.

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Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

No, our penalties for traffic offences are not equitable. For the average Australian they are excessive, for lower income Australians they're downright draconia…

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

Do both. Tax the big multinational corporations and it will be affordable.

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Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Yes, but only in areas with adequately efficient and affordable public transportation.

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

No, traffic laws are important for public safety. Traffic fines, however, need to be made more equitable. A $600 fine for speeding for the average citizen, is a…

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Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Yes, but only when guided by unbiased research and the general consensus of experts.

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Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

No, we should be funding research into alternative fuels, such as hydrogen.

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

Neither, but the government should implement more regulations on businesses to prevent exploitation of the program. The government should also increase incentiv…

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Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

No, CRISPR should not be regulated beyond what any other medical research is. Introducing further regulation to medical research, using CRISPR as a straw man, i…

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Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

No, absolutely not. We should not further trivialise killing or destruction, or allow programs with a limited, to non-existent understanding of nuance to facili…

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

No. The U.S. military can have a presence in Australia, as they are an ally, but no foreign power should be allowed to establish their own bases in our territor…

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Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Yes, the government should call for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine, Lebanon, and all other territories that Israel is currently attempting to occupy. The go…

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Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

Yes, but we must be more outspoken about humanitarian crises occuring, and be more committed to fixing our domestic humanitarian issues

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Should political parties receive money from the government?

Yes, political parties should only be allowed to be publicly funded, and all must receive the same amount of funding. They must also have strict transparency re…

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

Depending on the industry and the nature of their business proceedings. All healthcare, hospitality, food retail and education workers should be vaccinated agai…

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Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Yes, it is incredibly dangerous and irresponsible to turn the boats back. They should be processed onshore, and all genuine asylum seekers should be provided sa…

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Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

No, permanent residents and naturalised citizens should never be deported. They should answer for their crimes as any other Australian.

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Should the government regulate the internet?

No, as it sets a dangerous precedence for monitoring and censorship, which, given the corruption of our political landscape and the Murdoch monopoly on our medi…

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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Yes, it should be lowered to 16, and education about our political and economic systems, and common political tactics should be further prioritised in schools

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

Yes, if they are a resident non-citizen, and have resided in the country for 5 years. They should also become eligible for citizenship. Furthermore, we should e…

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Neither, given the current global climate, it would seem premature to decrease our current spending, but we also have no cause to increase our military budget.…

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Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Increase for humanitarian aid, and only provide military aid to entities fighting a purely defensive conflict against a foreign power's encroachments on they're…

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

No, it poses no greater threat that a button or lever release shotgun which is already in circulation in Australia. It should fall under the same regulations, o…

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