Public Broadcasting Reform Act of 2009
Rationale
Privatization risks biased news and educational gaps; a small levy ensures fair, high-quality public broadcasting for all.
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 FundingProposer
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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Draft5 August 2009
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Vote Open5 August 2009
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Vote Closed4 October 2009
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Became Law4 October 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 54 / 100 seats (54.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Patriotic Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Of Avalon | 0 | Yes | No reason given |