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Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
No, it should be up to the populace to determine if or not the politician in question is mentally competent.
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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 of their medical, financial and public and private records of concern.
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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Yes, provided it is not an indictable offence, violent, financial or sexual crime, it has been publicly disclosed, they have finished serving their sentence and…
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Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
No, but provide subsidy to companies who produce the vehicles to reduce the cost of EVs as a whole.
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Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Yes, it could possibly prove useful if standard methods are not enough.
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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
No, there should be a focus on rehabilitation and getting rid of addictions, not encouraging and enabling them.
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Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Yes, provided it was legally obtained and it is not released in a way that threatens national security.
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Should social media companies ban political advertising?
No, it is up to the company themselves if they choose to prohibit political advertisements. Banning them outright could violate sections 7 and 28.
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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Yes, but give regulation control to an independent body that cannot be tampered with by the government.
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Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?
No. The current government system has worked well as it has and it could be jeopardized if we change it.
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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 infringe on other road user's safety.
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Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
No, there is no reason to regulate something that is more an issue of personal taste.
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Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
No, this is a service provided by a business. Given its outcomes are not wide reaching, there isn't much of a need to regulate it.
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Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
No, we should consider keeping autonomous vehicles off the road altogether until we know they are reliable.
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Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
No, this is a matter for businesses. What they give their employees in terms of pay is not our business to decide unless it is to the detriment to other employe…
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Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
No. We may not agree with a result, but we shouldn't arbitrarily try to influence elections, only the institutions that are elected.
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Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Yes, but review it on a case by case basis, this could possibly prevent allies from defending themselves.
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Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Yes, provided they are tested and used under strict supervision.
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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
No, the ADF has built itself on a highly professional volunteer model. Increasing incentives to join would be more preferable than outright forcing people to se…
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Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?
No, just prevent whaling in Australian waters and undertake diplomatic approaches to discourage Japanese whaling. It may not be consistent with our values, but…
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Should Ukraine join NATO?
Yes, effective immediately, and Russia should be forcibly removed from their internationally recognized territory.
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Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?
No, the Chinese keep using it to bully us into economic subservience whenever Australia does something it does not approve of. We should look to expanding trade…
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Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Yes, but demand greater proactiveness from other UN members to do what the organization was made for.
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Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Yes, but I would like to see a one state solution where Jews and Arabs live with equity with one another.
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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Yes, provided they are at least 16, or have parental permission if under 16 and are briefed on what it may entail.
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Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Yes, and also ensure a percentage of housing is made available specifically for those who utilize housing for its intended purpose.