Compulsory Education Extension To 18 of 2023
Rationale
Raising the school leaving age to 18 ensures young people gain vital qualifications and skills for future jobs, reducing youth unemployment and boosting economic growth.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Leaving Age |
Compulsory to 16
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Compulsory education/training to 18
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1
School Leaving AgeProposer
Party
Labour Of Varelia
Labour Of Varelia plants prosperity in every classroom and every handshake. Walls hold strong borders while minds reach farther than the eye can see.
Core pillars
Martin Thomas
Activist · Age 41
A self-made millionaire who abandoned a lucrative corporate career to fund and lead grassroots political movements, Martin Thomas leverages his media connections and ruthless negotiation tactics to dismantle establishment barriers.
Timeline
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Draft18 September 2023
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Vote Open18 September 2023
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Vote Closed17 November 2023
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Did Not Become Law17 November 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 0 / 360 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 360
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Of Varelia Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 114 | Not voted |