"Freedom to Critique" Policy of 2009
Rationale
In this Policy Paper, the Federalist Party outlines the need for a free press, separate to a State broadcaster, with the State broadcaster limited to education and impartial news content. The Freedom to report and criticise government policy must be upheld; it is vital for an accountable democracy.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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Public Broadcasting FundingProposer
Party
Federalist
The Federalist Party stands for people and businesses operating freely, both in Thornreach and abroad. It argues for checks on state power; free markets; democratic decision-making and individual liberty. The State should help facilitate entrepreneurship; excessive regulation is state overreach.
Core pillars
Jonathan Crawford
Activist · Age 40
A rising star in political circles, Jonathan Crawford uses his charisma and well-connected background to rally support for pragmatic yet principled change.
Timeline
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Draft27 May 2009
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Vote Open31 May 2009
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Vote Closed30 July 2009
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Did Not Become Law30 July 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
FailedFor: 9 / 200 seats (4.5%)
Against: 48 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 143
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Integrationist | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Justice | 48 | No | No reason given |
| Unity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |