Online Safety Act of 2011
Rationale
Legislation to make the internet safer for children and those vulnerable, with social media giants responsible for content on their platforms.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet Freedom |
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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Internet FreedomProposer
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
Penelope Brown
Activist · Age 70
A former banker and military officer, Penelope Brown leverages her financial acumen and commanding presence to champion secular governance and social welfare, using her media savvy to amplify her message.
Timeline
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Draft23 July 2011
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Vote Open23 July 2011
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Vote Closed21 September 2011
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Became Law21 September 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 44 / 100 seats (44.0%)
Against: 37 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 19
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 44 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 37 | No | No reason given |
| Nmfa - National Movment Of Avalon | 0 | Yes | No reason given |