Youth Employment And Education Act of 2012
Rationale
Raising the minimum employment age to 21 ensures youth complete education, reducing poverty and improving workforce skills for long-term economic growth.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment until age 21; extended mandatory education
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
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Together we weave a future where no one is left behind and every second chance is a new thread in the fabric of justice.
Core pillars
Douglas Winters
Activist · Age 64
A former think tank scholar turned political operator, Douglas Winters leveraged his sharp media instincts and unshakable loyalty to the cause into a reputation as the party’s most trusted strategist behind closed doors.
Timeline
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Draft28 June 2012
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Vote Open31 January 2021
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Vote Closed31 January 2021
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Did Not Become Law31 January 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 0 / 99 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 99
President
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1