Right to Free Speech, Privacy and Healthy Work Act of 2009 - Marianne

Rationale

These reforms protect workers' health, strengthen digital rights, ensure internet freedom, curb surveillance overreach, and safeguard press freedom—balancing innovation with public trust.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous	Proposed
1	Maximum Working Hours	40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls	40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
2	Data Privacy & Digital Rights	Basic data protection (consent required; breach notification; opt-out rights)	Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)
3	Internet Freedom	Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)	Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
4	State Surveillance Powers	Targeted surveillance (court order required; independent oversight commissioner)	Strict privacy protections (right to encryption; no bulk data collection; facial recognition banned)
5	Media Censorship Policy	Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)	Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)

1

Maximum Working Hours

Previous law

40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls

2

Data Privacy & Digital Rights

Previous law

Basic data protection (consent required; breach notification; opt-out rights)

Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)

3

Internet Freedom

Previous law

Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)

Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)

4

State Surveillance Powers

Previous law

Targeted surveillance (court order required; independent oversight commissioner)

Strict privacy protections (right to encryption; no bulk data collection; facial recognition banned)

5

Media Censorship Policy

Previous law

Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)

Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)

Proposer

Party

United Imperial Alliance

The UIA guards the sacred flame of secularism, rule of law and personal liberty against powers that seek to extinguish it.

Core pillars

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Emma Laurent

Activist · Age 69

1,433 social followers

A veteran journalist turned political firebrand, Emma Laurent commands attention with her eloquence and unwavering principles, using her media savvy to champion transparency and accountability.

✨ Charismatic 🛡️ Incorruptible 📺 Media Savvy

Timeline

Draft

2 August 2009
Vote Open

2 August 2009
Vote Closed

1 October 2009
Became Law

1 October 2009

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Senate

Passed

302Yes 0No 46Not voted 348 seats

For: 302 / 348 seats (86.8%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Assemble For The Republic!	85	Yes	No reason given
Union Blue & Rouge	118	Yes	No reason given
United Imperial Alliance Proposer	99	Yes	No reason given

National Assembly

Passed

542Yes 0No 35Not voted 577 seats

For: 542 / 577 seats (93.9%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 35

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Assemble For The Republic!	136	Yes	No reason given
Union Blue & Rouge	236	Yes	No reason given
United Imperial Alliance Proposer	170	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	218	Not voted

Presidency

Passed

1Yes 0No 0Not voted 1 seat

For: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
United Imperial Alliance Proposer	1	Yes	No reason given

Voting record

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