@B48YSYM

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

B>B Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

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 › Drug Price Regulation

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

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 answerNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerYes

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 answerYes

Healthcare › Nurse to Patient Ratios

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerYes

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 answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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 answerNo

Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

B>B Personal answerNo

Technology › Data Privacy

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation

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

B>B Personal answerLess

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 answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

B>B Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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 › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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 answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

B>B Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

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 answerYes

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 answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

B>B Personal answerMore

Immigration › Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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 answerYes

the Economy › Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

B>B Personal answerDecrease

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 answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

B>B Personal answerYes

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?

B>B Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

B>B Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

B>B Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

Crime › Adler A110 Ban

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › High Speed Rail

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

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 answerYes

Domestic Policy › Live Exports

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Parental Leave

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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 answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

B>B Personal answerNo, and abolish NATO

Domestic Policy › Housing Bubble

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Nuclear Waste

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

B>B Personal answerNo, move the dumps to Central Australia where it is geologically stable

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

B>B Personal answerHelp

Healthcare › Hospitals

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

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 answerNo

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

B>B Personal answerNothing will make a difference. They've been fighting over that patch of sand for 4,000 years and will fight over it for 4,000 more.

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

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 answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

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 answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

B>B Personal answerNo

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 answerNo

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 answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

B>B Personal answerDecrease

Social › Lock Out Laws

Do you support lock out laws?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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

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

Foreign Policy › Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if China agrees to float the yuan and end its currency manipulation

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Public School

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

B>B Personal answerOnly if it's the only property they own.

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

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 answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

B>B Personal answerNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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 answerYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

the Economy › ABCC

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

B>B Personal answerNo

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 regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

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 AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

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 nurse to patient ratios be increased?

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?

Should the government regulate the internet?

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

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 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 hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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 the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should universities set their own fees?

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

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

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

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

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