Free Market Fundamentalism Act of 2020
Proposed by Democratic Renewal Coalition
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
26 Jul 2020
Voting closes
24 Sep 2020
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes
Rationale
These changes modernise policy to boost energy independence, free speech, worker rights, digital innovation, and linguistic inclusivity for a more dynamic, equitable society.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Nuclear Power |
Phase out nuclear power
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Major nuclear build-out
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| 2 | Press Regulation |
State-recognised self-regulation
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No press regulation at all
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| 3 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Platform workers are independent contractors; no protections required
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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| 4 | Internet Freedom |
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind
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| 5 | Official Language Policy |
Single official language for all official documents and courts
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Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
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1
Nuclear PowerPrevious law
Phase out nuclear power
Major nuclear build-out
2
Press RegulationPrevious law
State-recognised self-regulation
No press regulation at all
3
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersPrevious law
Platform workers are independent contractors; no protections required
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
4
Internet FreedomPrevious law
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind
5
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
Single official language for all official documents and courts
Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
Timeline
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Draft26 July 2020
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Vote Open26 July 2020
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Vote Closed24 September 2020
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Became Law24 September 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House Of Commons
Passed
142Yes
0No
98Not voted
240 seats
For: 142 / 240 seats (59.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 98
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Renewal Coalition Proposer | 142 | Yes | No reason given |
House Of Representatives
Passed
28Yes
0No
20Not voted
48 seats
For: 28 / 48 seats (58.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 20
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Renewal Coalition Proposer | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 16 | Not voted |
Prime Minister
Passed
0Yes
0No
1Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)