Economy and Media Deregulation Act of 2011
Proposed by Liberal Modernist
Failing
blocked by Presidency
Opened
4 Feb 2012
Voting closes
4 Apr 2012
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
These reforms modernize outdated policies by allowong competitive wages, reducing public spending, and expanding job-creating industries while protecting consumer choice and individual liberty.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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Basic minimum wage
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| 2 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
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| 3 | Gambling Regulation |
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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1
Minimum Wage PolicyPrevious law
Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
Basic minimum wage
2
Public Broadcasting FundingPrevious law
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
3
Gambling RegulationPrevious law
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
Timeline
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Draft9 December 2011
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Vote Open4 February 2012
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Vote Closed4 April 2012
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Did Not Become Law4 April 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Failed
37Yes
53No
10Not voted
100 seats
For: 37 / 100 seats (37.0%)
Against: 53 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 10
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 41.1%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Modernist Proposer | 34 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 47 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 6 | No | No reason given |
| The New Order Movement | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
Failed
161Yes
230No
44Not voted
435 seats
For: 161 / 435 seats (37.0%)
Against: 230 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 44
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 41.2%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Modernist Proposer | 147 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 206 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 24 | No | No reason given |
| The New Order Movement | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
Failed
0Yes
1No
0Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Alliance | 1 | No | No reason given |