Economic and Social Policy Reforms of 2009
Passing
in the Parliament
Opened
24 Jan 2009
Voting closes
25 Mar 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These changes reduce burdens on businesses, respect parental choice, modernize media markets, and ensure equitable language access for all citizens.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Basic minimum wage
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| 2 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Maternity leave for mothers only (optional)
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| 3 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
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| 4 | Official Language Policy |
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
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Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
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1
Minimum Wage PolicyPrevious law
High living wage
Basic minimum wage
2
Parental Leave PolicyPrevious law
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
Maternity leave for mothers only (optional)
3
Public Broadcasting FundingPrevious law
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
4
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
Proposer
C
Party
Conservative Libertarian Socialists
A party focused on helping everyone succeed financially and focusing on great personal freedoms and maintaining family values.
Core pillars
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Phoebe Thornton
Activist · Age 44
999 social followers
A sharp-minded policy strategist with deep ties to both corporate and activist circles, Phoebe Thornton combines idealism with rigorous analysis to push for systemic change.
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Timeline
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Draft24 January 2009
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Vote Open24 January 2009
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Vote Closed25 March 2009
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Became Law25 March 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Passed
28Yes
17No
55Not voted
100 seats
For: 28 / 100 seats (28.0%)
Against: 17 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 55
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 62.2%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Libertarian Socialists Proposer | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 17 | No | No reason given |