Government Institution Funding Act of 2009
Rationale
We must ensure that vital government operations receive the necessary funding and priority. A stronger public broadcaster for better independent news. And stronger public transport to save people time and money.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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| 2 | Public Transport Policy |
Mixed transport with subsidized public transit
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Public transport priority (car restrictions in city centres; free transit)
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Public Transport PolicyProposer
Party
Green Social Union
A Left-wing party dedicated to environmentalism and social democracy.
Core pillars
Fiona Fitzgerald
Activist · Age 38
A fiery young activist with a knack for rallying crowds, Fiona Fitzgerald combines radical ideals with a pragmatic approach, making her a formidable force in grassroots movements.
Timeline
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Draft28 November 2009
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Vote Open28 November 2009
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Vote Closed27 January 2010
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Became Law27 January 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 246 / 435 seats (56.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 189
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Social Union Proposer | 132 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Conservative Movement | 114 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reformed Democratic | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Senate
PassedFor: 57 / 100 seats (57.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 43
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Social Union Proposer | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Conservative Movement | 25 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reformed Democratic | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 6 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Social Union Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |