Free Markets Act of 2018
Rationale
These reforms modernise sectors to boost economic efficiency, reduce corporate influence, and expand public freedoms while ensuring strict safeguards and fair competition for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Healthcare System Model |
Public system with private top-ups
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Mainly private insurance
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| 2 | Fossil Fuel Extraction |
Managed wind-down
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Licensed extraction with limits
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| 3 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Balanced energy mix
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Renewables priority
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| 4 | 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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| 5 | AI Development & Safety |
Strict licensing, safety audits, liability
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Light-touch, pro-innovation
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Healthcare System Model2
Fossil Fuel Extraction3
Renewable Energy Mandates4
Gambling Regulation5
AI Development & SafetyProposer
Party
National Reform
A nation reborn through tradition, renewal, and the land we cherish.
Core pillars
Richard Preston
Activist · Age 44
A former banker with a sharp eye for strategy, Richard Preston operates behind the scenes, leveraging his financial acumen and street smarts to navigate the complexities of political power.
Timeline
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Draft6 April 2018
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Vote Open23 August 2018
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Vote Closed22 October 2018
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Did Not Become Law22 October 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 21 / 100 seats (21.0%)
Against: 79 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 79 | No | No reason given |
| Fair Prosperity Union | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Modern Liberals | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform Proposer | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Trade Union Congress | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 73 / 435 seats (16.8%)
Against: 362 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 362 | No | No reason given |
| Fair Prosperity Union | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Modern Liberals | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform Proposer | 49 | Yes | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Trade Union Congress | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 1 | No | No reason given |