Alcohol Regulation Restriction Act of 2009
Rationale
Stricter alcohol laws reduce youth access, curb public disorder, and improve public health by limiting availability and consumption.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcohol Regulation |
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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Alcohol RegulationProposer
Party
Solidarity
Solidarity forges a future where duty defines strength and justice secures prosperity for all.
Core pillars
Alistair MacDonald
Activist · Age 68
A seasoned strategist with a fiery passion, Alistair MacDonald combines sharp analysis with charismatic leadership, using media savvy to rally support for radical change.
Timeline
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Draft25 August 2009
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Vote Open25 August 2009
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Vote Closed24 October 2009
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Did Not Become Law24 October 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 66 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 34
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Reform | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 52 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sunrise Movement | 3 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 0 / 435 seats (0.0%)
Against: 257 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 178
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Reform | 37 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 132 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sunrise Movement | 88 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Alliance | 1 | No | No reason given |