HONOUR Alliance Questionnaire

HONOUR Alliance Questionnaire

The Honour Alliance invites all 2025 Australian federal election candidates to participate in our candidate questionnaire. By answering, you will have the opportunity to clearly communicate your stance on key issues that matter to Australians—national sovereignty, constitutional freedoms, and a healthy, prosperous future for all. This is more than just a questionnaire; it’s a platform to reach and engage with a powerful network. The Aligned Council of Australia represents 40 member organisations and 2 million individual Australians, all seeking informed choices at the ballot box. Your responses will be shared directly with voters, helping them make confident, informed decisions.
Covid Accountability
1. Would you support a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the public health response to COVID-19 in line with the terms outlined by the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee in its report dated 19 April 2024? Read below.*

In Support – A Royal Commission is necessary to ensure transparency, accountability, and to learn from the mistakes made during the COVID-19 era.Yes, but with reservations – While I agree with the need for accountability, I am concerned about the costs, timing, and that too much time has passed.No, I do not support it – I think we should focus on current and future challenges, rather than rehashing decisions made during the COVID-19 era.Other
COVID-19 Royal Commission REPORT - April 2024 - READ HERE
Health and Wellbeing
2. What is your position on the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s pandemic treaties being the 2024 International Health Regulation Amendments and new Pandemic Agreement?**

Support – These measures are crucial for improving global health security, ensuring faster responses to future pandemics and equitable access to medical resources.Oppose – The amendments grant too much power to the WHO and could undermine national sovereignty, especially concerning pandemic declarations and health policies.Concerns but open to dialogue – I have concerns about some aspects, particularly the lack of enforcement mechanisms and potential conflicts with national priorities, but believe further discussion is necessary.Other
Pandemic Agreement Australia must reject mid May 2025 - Click here

2024 International Health Regulations Australia must reject by 19 July 2025 - Click here
3. What level of involvement should government health authorities have in individual's medical decisions, considering the principle of informed consent?*

No control – Individuals must have full bodily autonomy over medical decisions, with full informed consent being supplied by individual’s medical professionals alone. The doctor patient relationship is sacrosanct. Patients are free to make their own choices without undue influence or coercion.Advisory role – The government should provide guidance and recommendations, but individuals should retain the right to make their own medical choices with informed consent.Conditional intervention – The government should respect informed consent but may intervene in public health emergencies, using pressure (e.g., incentives or penalties) to encourage compliance.Other
Democracy
4. What is your position on whether government regulation of free speech is necessary in Australia?*

Absolute free speech – No government restrictions, even on offensive, controversial, ‘hate speech’.Limited regulation – Free speech is vital, but laws against hate speech, defamation, and misinformation are necessary.Stronger regulation – The government should actively limit harmful speech, including misinformation and extremism.Other
5. Should Australia commit to passing federal legislation to establish a Bill of Rights codifying fundamental human rights such as the rights to be free from discrimination and torture, upholding the right to liberty and security of person, or freedom of movement and expression?*

Support - Australia must codify fundamental inalienable Human Rights into Australia’s federal legislation.Oppose - No, universal human rights should not be codified into Australia’s federal legislation.Recognition - Australia should have greater recognition of human rights through federal legislation. While Australia has been a party to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for over 70 years, and has not had such legislation ratified into domestic law, we seem to be doing ok.Other
6. What is your stance on a national digital identification system and associated surveillance measures?*

Strongly support – Enhances security, prevents fraud, and improves access and efficiency to government services.Support with safeguards – Useful if privacy protections and strict regulations are in place.Oppose – Risks government overreach, data misuse, data breaches, and loss of personal freedoms.Strongly oppose – A step toward mass surveillance and loss of privacy.Other
Foreign Ownership
7. What is your position on foreign ownership of Australian land, farms, and key infrastructure?*

Support – Foreign investment benefits the economy, creates jobs, and strengthens trade relationships.Limit it – Some ownership is fine, but stricter regulations are needed to protect Australians and their national interests.Ban it – Essential land and critical infrastructure should remain fully Australian-owned.Other
Energy & Environment
8. How should Australia approach international climate agreements in relation to economic and energy security?*

Commit to ambitious climate goals – Australia should fully commit to international climate agreements, prioritising long-term environmental sustainability, even if it means adapting energy policies.Balance climate commitments with energy security – Australia should work towards climate goals, but ensure energy security and economic growth are not compromised by overly restrictive agreements.Prioritise economic and energy security – Australia should focus on economic and energy stability first, and only make climate commitments that align with national interests and do not harm industries or jobs.Other
Agriculture & Food Security
9. What is your position with respect to the level of regulation our farmers face?*

Greater regulation - I believe more regulation is necessary to address climate change and other challenges, even if it means stricter laws for farmers.Balance both needs - I think there should be a balance between regulation and support, ensuring that farmers are protected but not overly burdened.Prioritise deregulation and increase support - I believe farmers face too much red tape; we should work to reduce unnecessary regulation, and provide more education and support to help them thrive instead of introducing new laws.Other
Global Conflicts
10. What is your position on the allocation of foreign aid to support overseas conflicts in relation to domestic priorities?*

Prioritise domestic needs – Foreign aid should be reduced or paused until Australia addresses its own social, economic, and infrastructure challenges.Balance both – Foreign aid should continue, but not at the expense of addressing critical domestic issues like healthcare, housing, and education.Support foreign aid with conditions – Foreign aid should be given, but with clear conditions that align with Australia's national interests and priorities, ensuring mutual benefits.Other
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HONOUR Alliance Questionnaire

Covid Accountability

Health and Wellbeing

Democracy

Foreign Ownership

Energy & Environment

Agriculture & Food Security

Global Conflicts