“We reject this proposal”
Armed Forces Gender Equality Act of 2021
Rationale
The change shifts from a quota system to true equality, ending discrimination while ensuring capable women can serve on merit alone.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Women in the Armed Forces |
This Is An Order — a mandatory quota for the proportion of women in the armed forces
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Equal Participation — women serve alongside men on equal terms
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Women in the Armed ForcesProposer
Party
Socialist Labour Bloc
The Socialist Labour Bloc plants the seeds of tomorrow—rooting power in workers’ hands standing up for fair wages and second chances for all
Core pillars
Henrietta O'Connor
Activist · Age 35
Henrietta O'Connor grew up in a cramped industrial district, where she learned early on the value of solidarity but rarely felt at ease in the noise of public debate.
Timeline
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Draft3 June 2021
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Vote Open3 June 2021
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Vote Closed2 August 2021
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Did Not Become Law2 August 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress
FailedFor: 0 / 543 seats (0.0%)
Against: 272 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 271
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Green Labor | 272 | No | We reject this proposal |
| Socialist Labour Bloc Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 245 seats (0.0%)
Against: 23 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 222
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Green Labor | 23 | No | We reject this proposal |
| Socialist Labour Bloc Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Federal-State Governor
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Green Labor | 1 | No | No reason given |
President
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Green Labor | 1 | No | No reason given |