Liberal vs Democratic on the issues

Should the government increase spending on public transportation? ^{stats discuss}

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Should tuition at public universities be free? ^{stats discuss}

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Should it be illegal to burn our national flag? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No Source

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Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers? ^{stats discuss}

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Should social media companies ban political advertising? ^{stats discuss}

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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? ^{stats discuss}

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Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public? ^{stats discuss}

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Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties? ^{stats discuss}

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Democratic voters: No Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the minimum voting age be lowered? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government fund the World Health Organization? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government issue vaccine passports? ^{stats discuss}

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Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes The Coalition will continue to support the expansion of headspace to 100 centres nation-wide. This was an important initiative established by the previous Coalition government when Tony Abbott was the Minister for Health. Increasingly, young people are in the first instance seeking advice and help online. Finding the right help is not easy, so the Coalition will provide the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre with $5 million to establish a comprehensive new e-mental health platform that will make it easier for young people to get the help they need and to manage their treatmentSource

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Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? ^{stats discuss}

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Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

Democratic voters: No Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No The world’s biggest carbon tax damages the Australian economy, drives up prices unnecessarily, hits the cost-of-living of families, hurts small businesses and makes all Australian businesses less competitive in both domestic and international markets.Source

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

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Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

Democratic voters: No Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? ^{stats discuss}

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Democratic voters: Yes Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate? ^{stats discuss}

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

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Research the viability before making any move to nuclear energy Source

Democratic voters: Yes Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? ^{stats discuss}

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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? ^{stats discuss}

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Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No "If you seek to attribute to all Australian Muslims or all Muslims responsibility for the crimes of ISIL [Islamic State in the Levant], then you are doing what ISIL wants. That is the classic strategy of the terrorist and it has been forever"Source

Democratic voters: Yes Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Increase Source

Democratic voters: Decrease Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? ^{stats discuss}

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Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No Source

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Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No We will lower taxes to stimulate stronger economic growth and unleash our real economic potential.Source

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

Democratic voters: Yes Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Lower Coalition [Liberal/National] wants to cut the corporate tax rate from 30% to 25% by 2026-27.Source

Democratic voters: Raise Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

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Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

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Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries? ^{stats discuss}

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Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No Source

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

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Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No The Turnbull Government continues to pursue an ambitious trade agenda to create jobs and drive economic growth. Removing trade barriers lays the groundwork for our transitioning economy. Australians will see key benefits from greater access to overseas markets and more affordable prices for household items.Source

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Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No Source

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Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes "There is a very real prospect of the defeat of Daesh (IS) in the battlefield, ending their so-called caliphate," Mr Turnbull told reporters gathered outside the White House. He said real progress was being made towards recapturing or liberating the Iraqi city of Mosul, which fell to the IS group in 2014.Source

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Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Increase Source

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No Source

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Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No Source

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Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Decrease Source

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Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong? ^{stats discuss}

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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments? ^{stats discuss}

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Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws? ^{stats discuss}

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Do you support the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

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Democratic voters: Yes Source

What is your stance on abortion? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Pro-choice Source

Democratic voters: Pro-life Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples? ^{stats discuss}

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Democratic voters: Yes Source

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes I can absolutely guarantee to you that if my government is returned there will be a plebiscite on same sex marriage after the election, and if the plebiscite is carried then same-sex marriage will be lawSource

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Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors? ^{stats discuss}

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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: Yes Source

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Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies? ^{stats discuss}

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Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events? ^{stats discuss}

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Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs? ^{stats discuss}

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Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment? ^{stats discuss}

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Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

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Democratic voters: Yes Source

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons? ^{stats discuss}

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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding? ^{stats discuss}

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Democratic voters: No Source

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Liberal’s answer: No Source

Democratic voters: Yes Source