Gambling and Tobacco Liberalisation Act of 2009
Rationale
Current gambling and tobacco laws stifle economic growth and personal freedom while failing to reduce harm; liberalisation boosts revenue and offers safer, regulated options.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Gambling Regulation |
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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| 2 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Gambling Regulation2
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats
An alliance to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity
Core pillars
Catherine Henderson
Activist · Age 69
A wealthy idealist with an analytical mind, Catherine Henderson combines eccentric charm with relentless ambition to push for bold, data-driven reforms.
Timeline
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Draft4 September 2009
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Vote Open4 September 2009
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Vote Closed3 November 2009
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Became Law3 November 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 32 / 100 seats (32.0%)
Against: 22 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Imperial League | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 22 | No | No reason given |
| Radical Centre | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Of Avalon | 0 | Yes | No reason given |