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| leader_name4=General "JB" Barrett | | leader_name4=General "JB" Barrett | ||
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| established_event1=Constitution | | established_event1=Constitution | ||
| established_date1=October 29, 2007 | | established_date1=October 29, 2007 | ||
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| + | '''The Allied States of NewLaivNFang''' is a nation formed in October 2007, from the remaining peoples of the former United States of LaivNFang, a nation which ceased to exist a month earlier. Few more than 12 million people reside in NewLaivNFang, a figure remarkably less than the 1.5 billion people who once occupied LaivNFang. The geographic regional location of the country is within the Antarctic Oasis region. | ||
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== About The Government == | == About The Government == | ||
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The current Caretaker Government of NewLaivNFang is staffed by members of the Liberal party, after the leader Kristian S. Hayes received overwhelming public support to lead the new nation until democratic elections are held. | The current Caretaker Government of NewLaivNFang is staffed by members of the Liberal party, after the leader Kristian S. Hayes received overwhelming public support to lead the new nation until democratic elections are held. | ||
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'''Key members of the Caretaker Administration:''' | '''Key members of the Caretaker Administration:''' | ||
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|<small>Department of Foreign Affairs & Immigration</small> | |<small>Department of Foreign Affairs & Immigration</small> | ||
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| − | |A/Minister of National | + | |A/Minister of National Defence & Justice |
|General James B. Barrett | |General James B. Barrett | ||
| − | |<small>Department of National | + | |<small>Department of National Defence & Justice</small> |
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|A/Minister of the Treasury | |A/Minister of the Treasury | ||
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Parliament currently meets every other week, for 5-day sittings. Introduced legislation is tabled and then voted on by the House and passed with majority approval only. Following the General Election, the party with the majority popular vote, will wield the most authority in the House. | Parliament currently meets every other week, for 5-day sittings. Introduced legislation is tabled and then voted on by the House and passed with majority approval only. Following the General Election, the party with the majority popular vote, will wield the most authority in the House. | ||
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== NationStates Facts & Figures == | == NationStates Facts & Figures == | ||
| − | '''UN Category:''' '' | + | '''UN Category:''' ''Scandinavian Liberal Paradise.'' |
'''Regional Influence:''' ''Minnow.'' | '''Regional Influence:''' ''Minnow.'' | ||
| − | '''Civil Rights Rating:''' '' | + | '''Civil Rights Rating:''' ''Excellent.'' |
| − | '''Economy Rating:''' '' | + | '''Economy Rating:''' ''Reasonable.'' |
| − | '''Political Freedoms Rating:''' '' | + | '''Political Freedoms Rating:''' ''Some.'' |
| − | '''Income Tax Rate:''' '' | + | '''Income Tax Rate:''' ''23%'' |
'''Private Sector:''' ''Insurance Sales.'' | '''Private Sector:''' ''Insurance Sales.'' | ||
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| + | == Diplomatic Relations == | ||
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| + | Minister of State Nancy Green announced on November 2, 2007 that the Government had signed regional diplomacy agreements with both '''Kivistan UN Bordello''' and '''Palentine UN Office'''. Another similar agreement was signed with '''The Empire of Douria''' on November 4. | ||
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| + | Several other agreements throughout the region are currently under neogiation. | ||
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== 2007 General Election == | == 2007 General Election == | ||
[[Image:Election2007.jpg|right]] | [[Image:Election2007.jpg|right]] | ||
Acting President Hayes signed the new consitution of the Allied States of NewLaivNFang on Monday, October 29, 2007 and announced a General Election for November 25, 2007, paving the way for less than four weeks of campaigning. Candidates have been announced from 3 major political associations, including Hayes of the Liberal Party, Mr Terrance Snowman of the Labor Party and Dr Scott de Silva of the National-Country Party. | Acting President Hayes signed the new consitution of the Allied States of NewLaivNFang on Monday, October 29, 2007 and announced a General Election for November 25, 2007, paving the way for less than four weeks of campaigning. Candidates have been announced from 3 major political associations, including Hayes of the Liberal Party, Mr Terrance Snowman of the Labor Party and Dr Scott de Silva of the National-Country Party. | ||
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== Legislative Decisions == | == Legislative Decisions == | ||
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|Death Penalty | |Death Penalty | ||
|Against | |Against | ||
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|30/Oct/07 | |30/Oct/07 | ||
|Cull of the Orlov Trotter | |Cull of the Orlov Trotter | ||
|Against | |Against | ||
| − | | | + | |Enacted |
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|1/Nov/07 | |1/Nov/07 | ||
|Freedom of Political Speech | |Freedom of Political Speech | ||
|For | |For | ||
| − | | | + | |Enacted |
|- | |- | ||
|2/Nov/07 | |2/Nov/07 | ||
|Income Tax Cuts | |Income Tax Cuts | ||
| + | |For | ||
| + | |Enacted | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |3/Nov/07 | ||
| + | |Defence Spending Increase | ||
| + | |For | ||
| + | |Enacted | ||
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| + | |4/Nov/07 | ||
| + | |Clone Human Embryos | ||
|For | |For | ||
|Pending | |Pending | ||
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The Government announced on October 29, that NewLaivNFang had applied for admission to the United Nations General Assembly, after a agreement was reached across the political divide, to speed up the application process which was originally scheduled for after November's election. | The Government announced on October 29, that NewLaivNFang had applied for admission to the United Nations General Assembly, after a agreement was reached across the political divide, to speed up the application process which was originally scheduled for after November's election. | ||
| − | NewLaivNFang | + | NewLaivNFang was admitted to the General Assembly on October 30, 2007. |
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== A Nation In Progress == | == A Nation In Progress == | ||
More information will be available as this nation develops. | More information will be available as this nation develops. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:44, 3 November 2007
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| Flag of NewLaivNFang | |
| Motto: We're back... and better than ever!' | |
| Region | Antarctic Oasis |
|---|---|
| Capital | NewLaivNFang Central |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Government | Presidential Unitary Republic |
| - President | Kristian Hayes |
| - Vice President | Buddy Cunnings |
| - Minister of State | Nancy Green |
| - Minister of Defence | General "JB" Barrett |
| Establishment | |
| - Constitution | October 29, 2007 |
| Population | 12 Million |
| Currency | Pound £ |
| NS Sunset XML | |
The Allied States of NewLaivNFang is a nation formed in October 2007, from the remaining peoples of the former United States of LaivNFang, a nation which ceased to exist a month earlier. Few more than 12 million people reside in NewLaivNFang, a figure remarkably less than the 1.5 billion people who once occupied LaivNFang. The geographic regional location of the country is within the Antarctic Oasis region.
Contents
About The Government
NewLaivNFang is politically structured as a presidential-unitary republic, with a unicameral parliamentary system of Government. Members are directly elected by the public to the 142-seat House of Representatives which is located at Government House in NewLaivNFang Central. Presidential terms are scheduled to last in majority, no longer than 4 years and a General Election must be held at least once every 5 years. The incumbent Government spends any difference of time in caretaker mode.
The current Caretaker Government of NewLaivNFang is staffed by members of the Liberal party, after the leader Kristian S. Hayes received overwhelming public support to lead the new nation until democratic elections are held.
Key members of the Caretaker Administration:
| Office | Held by | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acting President | Kristian S. Hayes | Office of the President | |
| Acting Vice-President | Buddy Cunnings | Office of the Vice President | |
| A/Minister of State | Nancy Green | Department of Foreign Affairs & Immigration | |
| A/Minister of National Defence & Justice | General James B. Barrett | Department of National Defence & Justice | |
| A/Minister of the Treasury | Kaye Divine | Department of the Treasury & Finance | |
| A/Minister of Health & Social Welfare | Dr Harriott Coopers | Department of Health & Social Welfare | |
| A/Minister of Industrial Relations, Gambling & Recreation | Jody Cann | Department of I.R.G.R. |
Parliament currently meets every other week, for 5-day sittings. Introduced legislation is tabled and then voted on by the House and passed with majority approval only. Following the General Election, the party with the majority popular vote, will wield the most authority in the House.
NationStates Facts & Figures
UN Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise.
Regional Influence: Minnow.
Civil Rights Rating: Excellent.
Economy Rating: Reasonable.
Political Freedoms Rating: Some.
Income Tax Rate: 23%
Private Sector: Insurance Sales.
Diplomatic Relations
Minister of State Nancy Green announced on November 2, 2007 that the Government had signed regional diplomacy agreements with both Kivistan UN Bordello and Palentine UN Office. Another similar agreement was signed with The Empire of Douria on November 4.
Several other agreements throughout the region are currently under neogiation.
2007 General Election
Acting President Hayes signed the new consitution of the Allied States of NewLaivNFang on Monday, October 29, 2007 and announced a General Election for November 25, 2007, paving the way for less than four weeks of campaigning. Candidates have been announced from 3 major political associations, including Hayes of the Liberal Party, Mr Terrance Snowman of the Labor Party and Dr Scott de Silva of the National-Country Party.
Legislative Decisions
| Date | Description | Government Position | Legislation Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/Oct/07 | Compulsory Democracy | For | Enacted |
| 30/Oct/07 | Death Penalty | Against | Enacted |
| 30/Oct/07 | Cull of the Orlov Trotter | Against | Enacted |
| 1/Nov/07 | Freedom of Political Speech | For | Enacted |
| 2/Nov/07 | Income Tax Cuts | For | Enacted |
| 3/Nov/07 | Defence Spending Increase | For | Enacted |
| 4/Nov/07 | Clone Human Embryos | For | Pending |
United Nations Membership
The Government announced on October 29, that NewLaivNFang had applied for admission to the United Nations General Assembly, after a agreement was reached across the political divide, to speed up the application process which was originally scheduled for after November's election.
NewLaivNFang was admitted to the General Assembly on October 30, 2007.
A Nation In Progress
More information will be available as this nation develops.
