“We can’t support potentially leaving the fate of human lives up to robots, so we remain opposed to autonomous weapon systems”
Autonomous Defence Systems Regulation of 2020
Rationale
This change balances security needs with ethical concerns, allowing defensive AI while preventing unchecked lethal autonomy that risks civilian harm. This ensures autonomous vehicles won’t be used for aggression, but to ensure the safety of our nation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autonomous Weapons Systems |
Ban autonomous weapons outright
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Autonomous systems for defence only
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Autonomous Weapons SystemsProposer
Party
Goats
The Goats Party charges ahead with unyielding strength and traditional roots, turning growth into power and discipline into victory for those who dare.
Core pillars
Elizabeth Whitfield
Activist · Age 48
Elizabeth Whitfield cut her teeth in municipal politics before rising through the ranks of a media empire, where she learned to weaponize perception—skills she now wields in backroom deals and press battles to reshape the political landscape.
Timeline
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Draft15 August 2020
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Vote Open15 August 2020
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Vote Closed14 October 2020
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Did Not Become Law14 October 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 29 / 100 seats (29.0%)
Against: 31 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 40
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrist Zone | 29 | Yes | We support this measure to bolster our arms production capacity |
| Democratic Group | 20 | No | We can’t support potentially leaving the fate of human lives up to robots, so we remain opposed to autonomous weapon systems |
| Goats Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 0 | No | We oppose this proposal |
| Right Liberal Front | 0 | No | We oppose this because it could backfire with all that technology. |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 11 | No | this is telling the world we think we need more protection |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We oppose this proposal”
“this is telling the world we think we need more protection”
“We oppose this because it could backfire with all that technology.”
“We support this measure to bolster our arms production capacity”