NewLaivNFang
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| Flag of NewLaivNFang | |
| Motto: We're back... and better than ever!' | |
| Region | Antarctic Oasis |
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| 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 | 9 Million |
| Currency | Pound £ |
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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 9 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
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: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy.
Regional Influence: Minnow.
Civil Rights Rating: Very Good.
Economy Rating: Good.
Political Freedoms Rating: Excellent.
Income Tax Rate: 29%
Private Sector: Insurance Sales.
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 | Pending |
| 30/Oct/07 | Cull of the Orlov Trotter | Against | Pending |
| 1/Nov/07 | Freedom of Political Speech | For | Pending |
| 2/Nov/07 | Income Tax Cuts | 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 will be required to wait the mandatory 24 hours for acceptance and admission.
A Nation In Progress
More information will be available as this nation develops.
