“The SSU is against this policy as this seeks to undo the strong environmental protections put in place during previous goverments”
Energy Transition Policy Revisions of 2024
Rationale
Updates modernize energy policy to balance economic growth with environmental protection by shifting from strict bans to regulated, sustainable practices for public health and energy security.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fossil Fuel Extraction |
Managed wind-down
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Licensed extraction with limits
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Renewables priority
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Balanced energy mix
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| 3 | Industrial Pollution & Water |
Heavy penalties and criminal liability for executives
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Strict air and water limits, actively inspected
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Fossil Fuel Extraction2
Renewable Energy Mandates3
Industrial Pollution & WaterProposer
Party
National Liberty League
The National Liberty League forges a nation where free markets roar and national pride stands unshaken
Core pillars
Douglas Edwards
Activist · Age 22
Raised in a working-class family and trained in military discipline, Douglas Edwards brings youthful energy and a no-nonsense approach to reshaping policy with rigorous academic study.
Timeline
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Draft12 October 2024
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Vote Open12 October 2024
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Vote Closed11 December 2024
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Became Law11 December 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
PassedFor: 113 / 200 seats (56.5%)
Against: 65 · Abstained: 22 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development | 22 | Abstain | As the party has apologised, we are abstaining. |
| National Liberty League Proposer | 61 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sveria Socialists United | 65 | No | The SSU is against this policy as this seeks to undo the strong environmental protections put in place during previous goverments |
| Workers Democratic Alliance | 52 | Yes | The Workers Democratic Alliance supports a balanced approach to energy and environmental policy. We support responsible energy production, continued investment in renewables, and strict enforcement of air and water protections. Economic development must create jobs without sacrificing the health of our communities or environment. |
Union Parliament
PassedFor: 393 / 700 seats (56.1%)
Against: 185 · Abstained: 122 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development | 122 | Abstain | As the party has apologised, we are abstaining. |
| National Liberty League Proposer | 206 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sveria Socialists United | 185 | No | The SSU is against this policy as this seeks to undo the strong environmental protections put in place during previous goverments |
| Workers Democratic Alliance | 187 | Yes | The Workers Democratic Alliance supports a balanced approach to energy and environmental policy. We support responsible energy production, continued investment in renewables, and strict enforcement of air and water protections. Economic development must create jobs without sacrificing the health of our communities or environment. |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The Workers Democratic Alliance supports a balanced approach to energy and environmental policy. We support responsible energy production, continued investment in renewables, and strict enforcement of air and water protections. Economic development must create jobs without sacrificing the health of our communities or environment.”
“As the party has apologised, we are abstaining.”
“There are certain points we support and others we do not, as the Speaker of the House was notified, but not seven days in advance; therefore, we will not assist in bringing the Act into force.”