Which area do you think needs the most attention from the major parties?

The Economy - Job growth, reduction of the deficit, better financial planning.
The Health System - More hospitals and clinics, better resourced doctors and nurses, more training.
The Education System - More pre-schools, schools, TAFEs and Universities, better resources for all Australian students.
Immigration - More stringent offshore patrols, reduction of immigration quotas, tighter border security.
The Environment - Reduction of carbon emissions, the search for sustainable alternative fuel sources, less logging.
Other:

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Posted 2 years ago.

Lisa Gunders - 2 years ago

Hey it's really great what you're doing here and it's fantastic to see you taking a really practical approach to it. Don't lose your passion!

I have just a couple of comments on your survey. Your poll questions reflect the agendas of the major parties. What about expanding the ways of thinking about these issues. For instance, how about thinking about immigration in terms of regional development, national sovereignty, climate induced refugee movements, and the moral treatment and rights of asylum seekers under the UN Convention? Similarly, what about thinking about the economy in terms of environmental sustainability, wealth redistribution, and limits on consumerism? Not trying to criticise you here or suggest that you should take these points of view, just suggesting that if your questions are framed in the terms used by the main parties with no alternatives, you are not going to get reliable results on what people think and are closing down the possibilities for democratic participation. You might agree or disagree with these alternative ways of looking at issues, but it's important to consider other views. In this regard, it is really good to see that you have an 'other' option.