Public Services Reform of 2016
Rationale
These reforms balance neutrality with social investment. Tax relief for religious charities, a tiny tax to fund balanced and trustworthy broadcasting, and quotas to help manage integration pressures fairly.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
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| 2 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
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Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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| 3 | Immigration Quota Policy |
No quotas, open immigration
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Annual quotas with caps
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Religious Observation Policy2
Public Broadcasting Funding3
Immigration Quota PolicyProposer
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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Draft8 June 2016
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Vote Open8 June 2016
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Vote Closed7 August 2016
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Did Not Become Law7 August 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 19 / 100 seats (19.0%)
Against: 35 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 20 | No | No reason given |
| Democratic Peoples Coalition | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 19 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 81 / 435 seats (18.6%)
Against: 155 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 199
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 88 | No | No reason given |
| Democratic Peoples Coalition | 67 | No | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 81 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1