Ban On Foreign Land Ownership of 2017
Rationale
To protect national housing affordability and economic sovereignty by preventing foreign speculation and ensuring land remains under domestic control for present and future generations.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foreign Land Ownership |
Foreign ownership limited to commercial property only; residential banned
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Ban all foreign ownership of land and property
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Foreign Land OwnershipProposer
Party
Communist Workers' Alliance
A party of workers standing against exploitation with demanding justice for the earth and all who live upon it.
Core pillars
Douglas Holloway
Activist · Age 71
A charismatic firebrand with a gift for rallying crowds, Douglas Holloway rose from obscurity to become a powerful voice for change, his impassioned speeches inspiring hope in even the most disillusioned.
Timeline
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Draft30 August 2017
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Vote Open30 August 2017
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Vote Closed29 October 2017
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Became Law29 October 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 69 / 200 seats (34.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 131
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Workers' Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Progressive Bloc | 69 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |