Foundational Social Welfare Act of 2019
Rationale
These changes address inequality, overwork, insecurity, and unaffordable basics by prioritizing public needs over market control.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | University Tuition |
Tuition fees
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Free higher education for all
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| 2 | Religious Education in Schools |
Mandatory religious instruction
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Strictly secular education
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| 3 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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| 4 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 60
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Retirement at 55
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| 5 | Housing Supply & Planning |
Market-led, deregulated planning
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Strong national housing targets
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University Tuition2
Religious Education in Schools3
Maximum Working Hours4
Retirement Age Policy5
Housing Supply & PlanningProposer
Party
Progressive Populist Alliance
A movement where bold ideas meet the power of the people to forge a future as boundless as the sky.
Core pillars
Penelope Smith
Activist · Age 38
A former high-flying investment banker who traded Wall Street for the political arena, Penelope Smith leveraged her financial expertise and razor-sharp media savvy to become the party’s most charismatic rising star.
Timeline
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Draft27 July 2019
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Vote Open28 July 2019
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Vote Closed29 July 2019
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Did Not Become Law29 July 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 30 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 30
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Populist Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Honorary Council
FailedFor: 0 / 10 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 10
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Populist Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 3 | Not voted |
Grand Council
FailedFor: 0 / 65 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 65
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Populist Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Captain Regent
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Vice Captain Regent
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1