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Bill: Foreing Affairs Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Plaid Geidwadol Traddodiadol (PGT)
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: October 3814
Description[?]:
| Creating a better foreign policy that meets the needs of Aloria and puts Alorians first. Article 1: We expect our diplomats to be able to perform their jobs without interference from the threats of foreign nations. We must allow that same principle here. Good diplomacy can lead to benefits for Alorians and prevent costly wars. If a diplomat breaks our laws, then we shall expel them. Article 2: Aloria has a duty to prevent its citizens from causing havoc in foreign countries and damaging our international relations. An invasive security check will not only help us catch terrorists, but prevent crime abroad. Article 3: Aloria's culture must be preserved. We are made up of three core groups with one overwhelming group, the Alorian Draddwyr. We have a duty to defend our cultural integrity from too much multiculturalism. Aloria must remain Alorian. Article 4: Aloria is a sovereign nation in a world in constant competition. We cannot help other nations improve themselves only for them to bite the hand that feeds them. Instead, we must obtain benefits from our foreign aid. We have a duty to use taxpayer money wisely. Article 5: Alorian industry is paramount. We must protect Alorian jobs and industries. Eliminating foreign competition will help the average Alorian. Not to mention, tariffs can provide a great deal of money to the national budget, allowing us to reduce taxes on the average Alorian. Article 6: By far, Aloria is not the richest nation. We cannot support everyone desiring to enter our borders as much as we may want to. However, for those in extreme circumstances, we should allow them to come to our shores, but only if we help them integrate into society. We must maintain our culture and spreading it amongst refugee groups will help maintain its sanctity. Article 7: Aloria has a duty to defend its people. A strong border defense will lead to a reduction in crime and aid in national defense from foreign terrorism. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning diplomatic immunity.
Old value:: Diplomats are exempt from prosecution for criminal acts but not from civil lawsuits, but may still be expelled because of criminal acts.
Current: Diplomats are exempt from prosecution for criminal acts but not from civil lawsuits, but may still be expelled because of criminal acts.
Proposed: The Government grants full diplomatic immunity and foreign diplomats are protected from arrests and prosecution from all laws and are protected from civil lawsuits, but may be expelled.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Travel by nationals to foreign nations
Old value:: The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.
Current: The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.
Proposed: The nation issues passports to nationals after an invasive security check.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning immigration.
Old value:: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Current: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Proposed: No foreigners are permitted to reside permanently in this nation.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.
Old value:: The government gives moderate aid to countries in need.
Current: The government gives moderate aid to countries in need.
Proposed: The government supplies "tied" aid to poorer nations in return for trading rights.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Current: The nation allows for imports, but imposes "ethical" tariffs on nations with lower environmental and labour rights standards.
Proposed: The nation allows for imports, but imposes protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The national refugee policy.
Old value:: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Current: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Proposed: Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; they are given integration-aid.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Current: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Proposed: The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 06:42:01, March 11, 2015 CET | From | New Aloria Party (NAP) | To | Debating the Foreing Affairs Reform Act |
| Message | Articles 2 4, 6, and 7 support. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 268 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 123 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 154 |
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