“Socialist Republicanism is not a religion of fixed gestures. The SRWL judges concrete measures by concrete conditions. Having reconsidered the balance of the bill, we now support its passage.”
Child and Freedom Act of 2024
Rationale
The law is very important as it addresses child protection in driving under the influence and child labour. Additionally it addresses phone use and freedom by restricting surveillance. Finally being able to pro life party, it addresses the disgusting actions of the death penalty.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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| 2 | Mobile Phones in Schools |
Restricted to break times
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Smartphones banned on school grounds
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| 3 | State Surveillance Powers |
Targeted surveillance (court order required; independent oversight commissioner)
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Strict privacy protections (right to encryption; no bulk data collection; facial recognition banned)
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| 4 | Drink & Drug Driving |
Standard legal alcohol limit; roadside drug testing
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Near-zero alcohol limit, roadside drug testing and automatic driving bans
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| 5 | Capital Punishment |
Death penalty for premeditated murder only
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No death penalty
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Child Labour Law2
Mobile Phones in Schools3
State Surveillance Powers4
Drink & Drug Driving5
Capital PunishmentProposer
Party
Forward United
Forward United is a people party. We spit at ideology and focus entirely on what the people want. Focus on increase funding for Healthcare Education and Infrastructure is a top priority while securing our borders and protecting our national identity. Finally protecting workers from the oligarchs!
Core pillars
Vera Williams
Activist · Age 23
Starting as a student protest organiser, Vera Williams honed her skills as a sharp-tongued commentator before climbing the ranks, leveraging her media savvy to turn grassroots loyalty into a formidable political force at just 23.
Timeline
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Draft10 October 2024
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Vote Open24 October 2024
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Vote Closes23 December 2024
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Became LawNot completed yet
Vote tally
Currently passingLive tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassingFor: 36 / 36 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward United Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Republican Workers League | 36 | Yes | Socialist Republicanism is not a religion of fixed gestures. The SRWL judges concrete measures by concrete conditions. Having reconsidered the balance of the bill, we now support its passage. |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The SRWL will soon propose much more comprehensive protections regarding the issues of child labor and public safety.”