Religious Neutrality Tax Act of 2009
Failing
in the Parliament
Opened
10 Mar 2009
Voting closes
9 May 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Current tax exemptions favor certain religions, creating inequity. Neutral tax treatment ensures fairness while avoiding state support for any faith.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Religious Observation Policy |
Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
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Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Religious Observation PolicyPrevious law
Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
Proposer
Party
Left Alliance
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Simon Harding
Activist · Age 71
6,804 social followers
A self-made trade unionist with a knack for cutting through ideological debates, Simon Harding’s working-class roots and no-nonsense pragmatism make him a trusted voice for the disillusioned.
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Timeline
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Draft10 March 2009
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Vote Open10 March 2009
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Vote Closed9 May 2009
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Did Not Become Law9 May 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Failed
17Yes
28No
55Not voted
100 seats
For: 17 / 100 seats (17.0%)
Against: 28 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 55
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 37.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Conservative Libertarian Socialists | 28 | No | No reason given |
| Green-Anarchists | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 17 | Yes | No reason given |