@B42KWFX

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

B>B Personal answerPro-choice

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

B>B Personal answerYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone

the Economy › Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship

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

B>B Personal answerNo, they should be detained, investigated, and given a fair trial once they re-enter our country

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Foreign Land Ownership

Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation

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

B>B Personal answerLess

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

B>B Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

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?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

B>B Personal answerYes

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?

B>B Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Social › Niqāb

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Mining Water Use

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

B>B Personal answerRaise

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Coal Seam Gas

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

B>B Personal answerFewer

Immigration › Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Education › University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Turnball Tax Cut

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

B>B Personal answerNo, not until we reduce our national debt

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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?

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

the Economy › Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

B>B Personal answerIncrease

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Safe Schools

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

B>B Personal answerYes, but with strict accountability.

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Adler A110 Ban

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Rent Tax

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

B>B Personal answerNo, electric vehicle parts can be just as dangerous to the environment as emissions

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › High Speed Rail

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if it's a cross country system linking all states

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › U.S. Military Bases

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

B>B Personal answerNo, this provides no benefit to Australia

Domestic Policy › Live Exports

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

B>B Personal answerNo, and abolish the police

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Parental Leave

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

B>B Personal answerNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

B>B Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Domestic Policy › Housing Bubble

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

B>B Personal answerYes, and take an active stance to stop whaling all over the world

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and nationalise the banks

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

B>B Personal answerYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

the Environment › Nuclear Waste

Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?

B>B Personal answerYes, if there is consent from the local indigenous communities

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

B>B Personal answerHelp

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerDecrease

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

B>B Personal answerNo. The state always belonged to Palestinians. It is the Israelis who should leave as they are the invaders and oppressors.

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Lock Out Laws

Do you support lock out laws?

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if they are for profit universities

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

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

B>B Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

B>B Personal answerNo, not until China meets strict humanitarian and animal rights standards

Education › Public School

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

B>B Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

B>B Personal answerNo, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country

Domestic Policy › Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Egypt

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

B>B Personal answerNo, the Muslim Brotherhood won control of the Egyptian government in a democratic election and Australia should support its cause

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

B>B Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

B>B Personal answerNo, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies

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?

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

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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)?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

B>B Personal answerNo

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

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

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

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

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?

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

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

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 hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

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

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

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

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should the government regulate the internet?

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

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

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

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

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should universities set their own fees?

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

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

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

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 continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

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