“being able to work from 16 gives teens a sense of responsibility and organisation”
Prohibition Of Child Labour Act of 2022
Rationale
Raising the working age to 18 protects minors from exploitation and ensures their education and well-being take priority over early employment.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment of any kind until age 18
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Centrist Zone
A party for the builders the dreamers and the steady hands that bridge the past and future with purpose and pride
Core pillars
Charles Robinson
Activist · Age 35
Charles Robinson rose from a working-class upbringing to become a fiery orator, his impassioned speeches channeling the frustrations of everyday citizens while his unyielding idealism makes him a relentless champion of systemic justice.
Timeline
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Draft13 February 2022
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Vote Open13 February 2022
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Vote Closed14 April 2022
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Became Law14 April 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 47 / 100 seats (47.0%)
Against: 35 · Abstained: 2 · Not voted: 16
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmen | 22 | Yes | umm I hate I gotta give a reason if im voting yes. really should be if Im voting NO. or Abstaining. |
| Centrist Zone Proposer | 25 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Group | 24 | No | 'Child labour' puts a grossly unfair spin on a DG policy which aims to secure work opportunities for young people, and ensures they leave education with the requisite workplace skills. |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 11 | No | being able to work from 16 gives teens a sense of responsibility and organisation |
| Twin Avalon | 2 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Unionist Avalon | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“'Child labour' puts a grossly unfair spin on a DG policy which aims to secure work opportunities for young people, and ensures they leave education with the requisite workplace skills.”
“We need young teens working for work experience. So for the future they can have work experience.”
“umm I hate I gotta give a reason if im voting yes. really should be if Im voting NO. or Abstaining.”