Tag: Legislation
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Palace: Hearsay DPWH Documents on Flood Control Mess Need Validation
Palace Refuses to Certify Flood Control Documents Without DPWH Validation The Office of the President in Manila clarified that recent documents circulating about the country’s flood control program are considered hearsay unless they are validated by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The remark comes after Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste released what he…
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CITN Calls for Transparency Over Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Legislation
Overview: CITN presses for clarity on 2025 tax laws The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has called for full transparency concerning Nigeria’s recently enacted 2025 tax legislation. In the wake of public debate and media reports suggesting discrepancies between the versions passed by the National Assembly and those signed into law, the CITN…
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Congress on Life Support: Former Lawmakers Sound Alarm on the House’s Health
Introduction: A legislature in crisis As the calendar year closes, the United States House of Representatives faces fresh scrutiny over its effectiveness, with insiders and observers describing the body as less productive, more partisan, and increasingly dysfunctional. The rhetoric is stark: congressional insiders say the House is “in a coma”—alive with activity at times, yet…
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Parliament Winter Session Day 15 highlights: A stormy session ends with record productivity
Stormy but productive: Day 15 of the Rajya Sabha winter session The 269th sitting of the Rajya Sabha drew to a close after a marathon day and a steady rhythm that underscored the resilience of parliamentary business even during challenging winter weather. Chaired for the first time by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, the House…
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Parliament Winter Session Day 15 Highlights: A Stormy Session Concludes
Overview: A stormy finale to the winter session The 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha has drawn to a close after a testing stretch filled with intense debates, procedural twists, and a determined push for legislative business. Clocking in at about 92 hours of functioning, the session achieved a notable productivity of 121%, underscoring the…
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Parliament Winter Session Day 15 Highlights: A Stormy Session Concludes with Record Productivity
Day 15 Highlights: A Winter Session That Defied the Storm The 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha concluded after a marathon run of approximately 92 hours of parliamentary proceedings, delivering a productivity score of 121%. This “stormy” winter session — marked by intense debates and urgent legislations — underscored a determined drive to functionalize governance…
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Australia Announces New Measures to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack
Overview: A National Response to Rising Antisemitism In the wake of a violent incident near Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a set of sweeping measures aimed at curbing hate speech, antisemitism, and the spread of radicalization. The plan signals a shift in Australia’s approach to online and offline incitement, with the government arguing…
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Labour MPs push back on Starmer’s jury trial limits proposals
Labour MPs push back on jury trial limits In a sign of mounting unease within the Labour Party, nearly 40 Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that they are not prepared to back proposals to limit jury trials. The letter, written largely from the party’s left flank, argues that the suggested reforms…
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Albanese has a moment to do something big. He’s wasting it
Albanese’s Moment: A Chance for Real Gun Reform The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is facing a defining political moment. In the wake of gun violence and the national conversation it sparks, there is a rare opportunity for bold, lasting reform. Yet early signals suggest a reluctance to seize the moment with the urgency the…
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Albanese’s Moment to Reform Australia’s Gun Laws—Don’t Waste It
Introduction: A pivotal moment for gun policy In the wake of a devastating shooting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a rare and consequential moment: the opportunity to reshape Australia’s gun laws in a way that could redefine safety for generations. The discourse around gun control is never pleasant, but history shows that the most meaningful…