Australians Head to the Polls Amid Slowing Economy

Australians Head to the Polls Amid Slowing Economy

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the narrowing lead for the Labor Party in the latest Ipsos poll, with Bill Shorten expected to lead his party to victory. Shorten's campaign focuses on wealth redistribution, targeting tax cuts for low-income Australians and increasing spending on childcare, hospitals, and education. The funding for these initiatives will come from reducing tax incentives for wealthier Australians, including property investors and stockholders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current lead for the Labor Party according to the latest Ipsos poll?

Eight points

Six points

Two points

Four points

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is expected to lead the Labor Party to victory?

Scott Morrison

Tony Abbott

Bill Shorten

Kevin Rudd

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key focus of Bill Shorten's campaign platform?

Increasing military spending

Redistributing wealth

Building new infrastructure

Expanding mining operations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Bill Shorten plan to fund his proposed initiatives?

By increasing corporate taxes

By borrowing from international banks

By reducing tax incentives for wealthier Australians

By cutting public sector jobs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is targeted for tax cuts in Shorten's plan?

Middle-income earners

Retirees

Lowest paid Australians

High-income earners