“The Centre has a strong ideology of preserving nature but still allowing a prosperous economy”
New Environmental Protection Act of 2023
Rationale
This proposal is submitted by the Minister of Environment and Climate to strengthen national sustainability efforts. It aims to reduce ecological risks, improve long‑term climate resilience, and ensure that environmental protection remains a core priority for future generations.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Fossil Fuel Extraction |
Maximise domestic extraction
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Licensed extraction with limits
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
No energy regulation (any fuel source permitted; no environmental standards)
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Balanced energy mix
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| 3 | Single-Use Plastics |
No restrictions
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Phased restrictions and charges
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| 4 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
No vehicle emissions standards whatsoever
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Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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Fossil Fuel Extraction2
Renewable Energy Mandates3
Single-Use Plastics4
Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
Party
National Development
A party of discipline and progress where justice is swift and freedom unshaken. Schools rise walls of wisdom and welfare weaves a safety net of pride.
Core pillars
Vincent Mitchell
Minister of Utilities · Age 41
Once a scandal-ridden pop star turned political commentator, he leveraged his media savvy and celebrity to become one of the most recognizable faces of the movement.
Timeline
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Draft24 August 2023
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Vote Open24 August 2023
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Vote Closed23 October 2023
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Became Law23 October 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
PassedFor: 349 / 200 seats (174.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development Proposer | 164 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sveria Centre | 0 | Yes | The Centre has a strong ideology of preserving nature but still allowing a prosperous economy |
| Sveria Socialists United | 185 | Yes | The improvements in environmental protections are endorsed by us as a necessity to building a greater and better Sveria for our children. |
| Workers Democratic Alliance | 0 | Yes | Would like to see the ban of single use plastics in the future. |
Union Parliament
PassedFor: 522 / 700 seats (74.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 178
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development Proposer | 61 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sveria Centre | 79 | Yes | The Centre has a strong ideology of preserving nature but still allowing a prosperous economy |
| Sveria Socialists United | 95 | Yes | The improvements in environmental protections are endorsed by us as a necessity to building a greater and better Sveria for our children. |
| Workers Democratic Alliance | 287 | Yes | Would like to see the ban of single use plastics in the future. |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“Would like to see the ban of single use plastics in the future.”
“The improvements in environmental protections are endorsed by us as a necessity to building a greater and better Sveria for our children.”