Press Regulation Reform Act of 2019
Failing
in the Parliament
Opened
13 Sep 2020
Voting closes
13 Sep 2020
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Statutory regulation ensures stronger accountability and protects public interest when self-regulation fails to prevent harmful press behaviour.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Press Regulation |
State-recognised self-regulation
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Statutory press regulator with powers
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Press RegulationPrevious law
State-recognised self-regulation
Statutory press regulator with powers
Proposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
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Edmund Cunningham
Activist · Age 66
8,623 social followers
A former factory worker turned union organizer, Edmund Cunningham’s rough-and-tumble charm and sharp political instincts make him a natural leader among the working class, effortlessly blending street smarts with media savvy.
✨ Charismatic
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📺 Media Savvy
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🔨 Working Class Background
Timeline
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Draft19 April 2019
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Vote Open13 September 2020
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Vote Closed13 September 2020
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Did Not Become Law13 September 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Failed
0Yes
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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%)