National Anthem Removal Act of 2017
Rationale
Abolishing forced anthem participation and banning patriotic music in state schools reduces coercion, and the potential for radically nationalist movements to gain power.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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National anthem abolished; patriotic music banned in all state institutions
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1
National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
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
Edith Ellison
Activist · Age 50
A former academic and investigative journalist turned firebrand organiser, Edith Ellison’s sharp intellect and media savvy have made her a leading voice in radical policy debates.
Timeline
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Draft10 June 2017
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Vote Open10 June 2017
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Vote Closed9 August 2017
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Did Not Become Law9 August 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
FailedFor: 0 / 200 seats (0.0%)
Against: 69 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 131
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Workers' Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Progressive Bloc | 69 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |