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| − | '''The Allied States of West Moonah''' is a nation formed in October 2007, from the remaining peoples of the former United States of LaivNFang. Few more than | + | '''The Allied States of West Moonah''' is a nation formed in October 2007, from the remaining peoples of the former United States of LaivNFang. Few more than 23 million people reside in West Moonah, a figure remarkably less than the 1.5 billion people who once occupied LaivNFang. The geographic regional location of the country is within the independant region of Austopia, founded by West Moonah. |
== About The Government == | == About The Government == | ||
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== NationStates Facts & Figures == | == NationStates Facts & Figures == | ||
| − | '''UN Category:''' '' | + | '''UN Category:''' ''Democratic Socialists'' |
| − | '''Regional Influence:''' '' | + | '''Regional Influence:''' ''Hermit.'' |
| − | '''Civil Rights Rating:''' '' | + | '''Civil Rights Rating:''' ''Average.'' |
'''Economy Rating:''' ''Good.'' | '''Economy Rating:''' ''Good.'' | ||
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'''Political Freedoms Rating:''' ''Average.'' | '''Political Freedoms Rating:''' ''Average.'' | ||
| − | '''Income Tax Rate:''' '' | + | '''Income Tax Rate:''' ''16%'' |
'''Private Sector:''' ''Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration.'' | '''Private Sector:''' ''Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration.'' | ||
== 2007 General Election == | == 2007 General Election == | ||
| − | + | [[Image:Election2007.jpg|right]] | |
Acting President Hayes signed the new consitution of the Allied States of West Moonah on Monday, October 15, 2007 and announced a General Election for November 25, 2007, paving the way for almost six 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 West Moonah on Monday, October 15, 2007 and announced a General Election for November 25, 2007, paving the way for almost six 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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| + | [[Image:graph316.png|right|thumb|250px|Preferred President polling at the end of the first campaign week.]] | ||
| + | The first week of the election was dominated by hot issues such as Voluntary Euthanasia, the Death Penalty and Compulsory Democracy. As the above graph details, the Liberal Party and interim President Hayes have enjoyed a positive start to the campaign. | ||
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| + | Major news outlets, in just the second week of the election campaign are predicting a landslide victory for the Liberals and President Hayes, after major party figures voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriages. A poll taken by The Austopia Daily News on October 24 revealed 57% of voters are prepared to vote Liberal on a two-party preferred basis, compared to just 39% of voters in support of Labor, making this the biggest lead Hayes and his party have enjoyed thus far in the election campaign. | ||
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| + | Also boosting the Government's image is the announcement that Catholic Archbishop Tobias Dredd has been appointed as a Special Spiritual Advisor to the Government. Archbishop Dredd is enjoying "cult" popularity in West Moonah after launching his "Reaching God Through Guilt" program at a recent rock concert. | ||
== Legislative Decisions == | == Legislative Decisions == | ||
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|17/Oct/07 | |17/Oct/07 | ||
|Minorities Demand Representation on TV | |Minorities Demand Representation on TV | ||
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|Dismissed | |Dismissed | ||
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|Surveillance & Anti-Crime Camera System | |Surveillance & Anti-Crime Camera System | ||
|For | |For | ||
| − | | | + | |Enacted |
|- | |- | ||
|20/Oct/07 | |20/Oct/07 | ||
|Voluntary Euthanasia Bill | |Voluntary Euthanasia Bill | ||
|Against | |Against | ||
| + | |Enacted | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |23/Oct/07 | ||
| + | |Legalise Same-Sex Marriages | ||
| + | |For | ||
| + | |Enacted | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |23/Oct/07 | ||
| + | |Raise Tarrifs | ||
| + | |For | ||
| + | |Enacted | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |24/Oct/07 | ||
| + | |Appointment Of Spiritual Advisor | ||
| + | |For | ||
| + | |Enacted | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |25/Oct/07 | ||
| + | |Income Tax Cuts | ||
| + | |For | ||
| + | |Enacted | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |26/Oct/07 | ||
| + | |Relax Free Speech Laws | ||
| + | |For | ||
|Pending | |Pending | ||
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[[Image:United_nations_flag.jpg|right]] | [[Image:United_nations_flag.jpg|right]] | ||
| − | + | The Government announced on October 23 that they 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. | |
| − | + | Verification of admission was received by West Moonah on October 24. | |
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| − | + | '''General Assembly Voting''' | |
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| + | !Date | ||
| + | !Description | ||
| + | !Government Position | ||
| + | !Result | ||
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| + | |24/Oct/07 | ||
| + | |Passport Standardisation Act | ||
| + | |For | ||
| + | |At vote | ||
| + | |} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:23, 3 November 2007
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| Flag of West Moonah | |
| Motto: What's mine is mine & what's thine is mine as well.' | |
| Region | Austopia |
|---|---|
| Capital | Gagebrook City |
| Largest city | Innesville |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Government | Presidential Unitary Republic |
| - President | Kristian Hayes |
| - Vice President | Buddy Cunnings |
| - Minister of State | Nancy Green |
| - Minister of Defense | General "JB" Barrett |
| Establishment | |
| - Constitution | October 15, 2007 |
| Population | 23 Million (est.) |
| Currency | Pound £ |
| NS Sunset XML | |
The Allied States of West Moonah is a nation formed in October 2007, from the remaining peoples of the former United States of LaivNFang. Few more than 23 million people reside in West Moonah, a figure remarkably less than the 1.5 billion people who once occupied LaivNFang. The geographic regional location of the country is within the independant region of Austopia, founded by West Moonah.
Contents
About The Government
West Moonah 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 Gagebrook City. 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 West Moonah is staffed by members of the Liberal party, after the party leader and former LaivNFang President, Kristian S. Hayes recieved overwhelming public support to lead the new nation. At present, all introduced legislation is voted on by the House and invoked with majority approval only. Following the General Election, the candidate (and the party) with the majority popular vote will have the full authority of the Office of the President to pass legislation in the House.
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 Defense & Justice | General James B. Barrett | Department of National Defense & 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. |
NationStates Facts & Figures
UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Regional Influence: Hermit.
Civil Rights Rating: Average.
Economy Rating: Good.
Political Freedoms Rating: Average.
Income Tax Rate: 16%
Private Sector: Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration.
2007 General Election
Acting President Hayes signed the new consitution of the Allied States of West Moonah on Monday, October 15, 2007 and announced a General Election for November 25, 2007, paving the way for almost six 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.
The first week of the election was dominated by hot issues such as Voluntary Euthanasia, the Death Penalty and Compulsory Democracy. As the above graph details, the Liberal Party and interim President Hayes have enjoyed a positive start to the campaign.
Major news outlets, in just the second week of the election campaign are predicting a landslide victory for the Liberals and President Hayes, after major party figures voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriages. A poll taken by The Austopia Daily News on October 24 revealed 57% of voters are prepared to vote Liberal on a two-party preferred basis, compared to just 39% of voters in support of Labor, making this the biggest lead Hayes and his party have enjoyed thus far in the election campaign.
Also boosting the Government's image is the announcement that Catholic Archbishop Tobias Dredd has been appointed as a Special Spiritual Advisor to the Government. Archbishop Dredd is enjoying "cult" popularity in West Moonah after launching his "Reaching God Through Guilt" program at a recent rock concert.
Legislative Decisions
| Date | Description | Government Position | Legislation Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/Oct/07 | Compulsory Democracy | For | Enacted |
| 16/Oct/07 | Death Penalty On Agenda | Against | Enacted |
| 17/Oct/07 | Minorities Demand Representation on TV | None | Dismissed |
| 20/Oct/07 | Surveillance & Anti-Crime Camera System | For | Enacted |
| 20/Oct/07 | Voluntary Euthanasia Bill | Against | Enacted |
| 23/Oct/07 | Legalise Same-Sex Marriages | For | Enacted |
| 23/Oct/07 | Raise Tarrifs | For | Enacted |
| 24/Oct/07 | Appointment Of Spiritual Advisor | For | Enacted |
| 25/Oct/07 | Income Tax Cuts | For | Enacted |
| 26/Oct/07 | Relax Free Speech Laws | For | Pending |
United Nations Membership
The Government announced on October 23 that they 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.
Verification of admission was received by West Moonah on October 24.
General Assembly Voting
| Date | Description | Government Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/Oct/07 | Passport Standardisation Act | For | At vote |
