Public Broadcasting Funding Reform of 2014
Passing
in the Parliament
Opened
13 May 2014
Voting closes
12 Jul 2014
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Privatization risks cut high-quality news/education content; a small levy ensures universal access to trusted public broadcasting.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
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Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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1
Public Broadcasting FundingPrevious law
No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
Proposer
Party
People's Union
The People’s Union builds a nation where freedom thrives within secure borders and proud heritage leads the way.
Core pillars
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Francis Barrett
Activist · Age 34
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A firebrand at 24, Francis Barrett channels his radical idealism into bold campaigns, using his street smarts and media savvy to rally young supporters to the cause.
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Timeline
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Draft13 May 2014
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Vote Open13 May 2014
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Vote Closed12 July 2014
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Became Law12 July 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Passed
89Yes
0No
11Not voted
100 seats
For: 89 / 100 seats (89.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 11
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| Avalon First Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Avalonian Front | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Future For Avalon | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Union Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |