“We support this proposal”
Asylum Act of 2019
Rationale
These changes modernize laws to align with humanitarian values, foster social cohesion, and ensure fair, efficient processes that benefit communities and newcomers alike.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Asylum & Refugees |
Strict processing, limited support
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Generous resettlement and support
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| 2 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
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| 3 | Deportation |
Firm enforcement with appeals
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Case-by-case with full appeal rights
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Citizenship Requirements3
DeportationProposer
Party
Charlemont Unionists
A party that nurtures growth through solidarity and secular strength weaving many threads into one nation. Ushering in a new era whilst also protecting the culture and workplace of the nation.
Core pillars
Thomas Legrand
Activist · Age 58
Once a union organizer in the steel mills, he turned decades of frontline agitation into a web of influence spanning labor halls, boardrooms, and backroom deals—all while never letting the fire in his belly burn out.
Timeline
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Draft21 April 2019
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Vote Open23 June 2019
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Vote Closed22 August 2019
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Did Not Become Law22 August 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 86 / 348 seats (24.7%)
Against: 157 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 105
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 36 | No | No reason given |
| Charlemont Unionists Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Forward Block | 0 | Yes | We support this proposal |
| Green-left Movement | 86 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 121 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 187 / 577 seats (32.4%)
Against: 282 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 108
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 115 | No | No reason given |
| Charlemont Unionists Proposer | 54 | Yes | No reason given |
| Forward Block | 0 | Yes | We support this proposal |
| Green-left Movement | 133 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 167 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 1 | Yes | No reason given |