Media Responsibility Act of 2019
Rationale
Expanding public service broadcasting will improve access to impartial news and information for Avalonians. Furthermore, proportionate post-publication regulation will strengthen accountability for unlawful content such as incitement and defamation while protecting press, and public, freedom.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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| 2 | Media Censorship Policy |
Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
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Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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Public Broadcasting Funding2
Media Censorship PolicyProposer
Party
Democratic Group
The Democratic Group is a party which will unconditionally cater to you, your family, and your nation, through caring for the rights of workers and children, and allowing culture to flourish.
Core pillars
Ernest Miller
Prime Minister · Age 39
A former investment banker turned populist firebrand, Ernest Miller spent years navigating high finance before walking away to channel his sharp wit and commanding presence into rousing speeches against corporate greed.
Timeline
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Draft16 April 2019
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Vote Open16 April 2019
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Vote Closed15 June 2019
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Did Not Become Law15 June 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 24 / 100 seats (24.0%)
Against: 62 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 14
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 10 | No | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 22 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Union | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Democratic Group Proposer | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
| Independent Freeholder League | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 15 | No | No reason given |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unionist Avalon | 4 | No | No reason given |