National Unity and Civic Reform Act of 2011
Proposed by Left Alliance
Failing
in the Parliament
Opened
7 Nov 2016
Voting closes
7 Nov 2016
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
5 changes
Rationale
These changes strengthen national identity, streamline governance, protect children, and support workforce sustainability while balancing rights and practicality.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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| 2 | Official Language Policy |
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
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Single official language for all official documents and courts
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| 3 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
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Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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| 4 | Corporal Punishment |
Constitutional ban on all physical punishment including by parents at home
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Corporal punishment banned in justice system and schools
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| 5 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 55
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Retirement at 50
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1
National Anthem in SchoolsPrevious law
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
2
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
Single official language for all official documents and courts
3
Citizenship RequirementsPrevious law
Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
4
Corporal PunishmentPrevious law
Constitutional ban on all physical punishment including by parents at home
Corporal punishment banned in justice system and schools
5
Retirement Age PolicyPrevious law
Retirement at 55
Retirement at 50
Timeline
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Draft10 October 2011
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Vote Open7 November 2016
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Vote Closed7 November 2016
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Did Not Become Law7 November 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Failed
0Yes
0No
100Not voted
100 seats
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)