Public Policy Modernization Act of 2005
Proposed by Conservative Libertarian Socialists
Passing
in the Parliament
Opened
17 May 2005
Voting closes
16 Jul 2005
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
5 changes
Rationale
These reforms enhance public safety by prioritizing serious crimes, protect free speech, support religious and linguistic diversity, and modernize alcohol policies for balanced public health.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Police Powers |
Community policing focused on prevention
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Focus on highest impact crimes
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| 2 | Media Censorship Policy |
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
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| 3 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
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| 4 | Alcohol Regulation |
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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| 5 | Official Language Policy |
Single official language for all official documents and courts
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Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
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1
Police PowersPrevious law
Community policing focused on prevention
Focus on highest impact crimes
2
Media Censorship PolicyPrevious law
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
3
Religious Observation PolicyPrevious law
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
4
Alcohol RegulationPrevious law
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
5
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
Single official language for all official documents and courts
Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
Timeline
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Draft17 May 2005
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Vote Open17 May 2005
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Vote Closed16 July 2005
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Became Law16 July 2005
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Passed
95Yes
0No
5Abstained
0Not voted
100 seats
For: 95 / 100 seats (95.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 5 · Not voted: 0
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center | 5 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Conservative Libertarian Socialists Proposer | 82 | Yes | No reason given |
| La Balance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Libertarian Alliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Motherland Front | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| National Will Alignment | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Social Alience | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Socialist Democrat | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Conservative Movement | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |