“The SSU has decided that it would support the WDA in passing this proposal as we do share their sentiment”
Economic Justice And Consumer Rights Act of 2024
Rationale
These changes protect citizens by preventing foreign exploitation, reducing inequality through wage caps, and ensuring durable, safe products with stronger consumer rights.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Foreign Land Ownership |
Foreign purchases require government approval
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Ban all foreign ownership of land and property
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| 2 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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| 3 | Consumer Protection |
Multi-year warranties, no-quibble refunds for faulty goods, enforced safety standards
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Lifetime right to repair, mandatory long warranties, automatic recalls, class actions, a regulator that fines and bans products
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Foreign Land Ownership2
Minimum Wage Policy3
Consumer ProtectionProposer
Party
Workers Democratic Alliance
The Workers Democratic Alliance stands for working people, economic democracy, strong public services, fair taxation, workers’ rights, and equal opportunity. We believe democracy should extend beyond the ballot box and into the workplace, economy, and communities we call home.
Core pillars
Iris Hall
Activist · Age 34
Iris Hall’s unconventional tactics and razor-sharp analysis have made her a disruptive force in politics, where her working-class upbringing and ruthless efficiency turn even the most entrenched problems into opportunities.
Timeline
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Draft10 June 2024
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Vote Open10 June 2024
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Vote Closed9 August 2024
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Became Law9 August 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
PassedFor: 280 / 200 seats (140.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 22 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development | 22 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Sveria Socialists United | 92 | Yes | The SSU has decided that it would support the WDA in passing this proposal as we do share their sentiment |
| Workers Democratic Alliance Proposer | 188 | Yes | No reason given |
Union Parliament
PassedFor: 573 / 700 seats (81.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 122 · Not voted: 5
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development | 122 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Sveria Socialists United | 227 | Yes | The SSU has decided that it would support the WDA in passing this proposal as we do share their sentiment |
| Workers Democratic Alliance Proposer | 346 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.