Media Freedom Act of 2010
Rationale
The media should not be controlled by the state. Citizens should not be forced to pay additional taxes to subsidise a state broadcaster, especially during a time of broader economic hardship.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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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1
Public Broadcasting FundingProposer
Party
Radical Centre
A movement for sensible centrists whose brains are larger than their skulls
Core pillars
Leonora Robinson
Activist · Age 60
A seasoned political strategist with deep ties to both corporate and political elites, Leonora Robinson is a master of shaping public opinion while remaining unwavering in her principles.
Timeline
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Draft4 April 2010
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Vote Open4 April 2010
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Vote Closed3 June 2010
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Did Not Become Law3 June 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 21 / 100 seats (21.0%)
Against: 32 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 47
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 32 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Radical Centre Proposer | 21 | Yes | No reason given |