Digital Freedom and Public Health Reform Act of 2010
Passing
in the National Assembly
Opened
19 Jul 2010
Voting closes
17 Sep 2010
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
These reforms protect free speech, reduce government overreach, and improve public health by ending harmful tobacco use while fostering competition.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet Freedom |
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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| 2 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
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| 3 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
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1
Internet FreedomPrevious 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)
2
Public Broadcasting FundingPrevious law
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
No public broadcaster (privatize existing assets; advertising-only market)
3
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationPrevious law
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
Proposer
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Party
Seamans Alliance
A beacon for free movement, fair work, and lives well-lived
Core pillars
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Nathaniel White
Activist · Age 42
1,697 social followers
A charismatic working-class voice with a silver tongue and a Rolodex full of influential friends, Nathaniel White knows how to rally the masses and navigate the corridors of power.
🎤 Fantastic Speaker
⚖️ Pragmatist
🔗 Well Connected
🔨 Working Class Background
Timeline
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Draft19 July 2010
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Vote Open19 July 2010
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Vote Closed17 September 2010
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Became Law17 September 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
Passed
52Yes
3No
45Not voted
100 seats
For: 52 / 100 seats (52.0%)
Against: 3 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 45
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 94.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Intrest Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Populist Socialist | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Seamans Alliance Proposer | 43 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Labour Democrats (Sld) | 3 | No | No reason given |