Tag: parliamentary ethics
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Singapore PM Removes Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition and Seeks New Nominee from Workers’ Party
Background: a notable political shift in Singapore The Singapore government has announced a significant change in the leadership of the opposition in Parliament. Prime Minister Wong sanctioning the removal of Pritam Singh from the role of Leader of the Opposition marks a rare pause in the usual cross-party dynamics. The move follows Singh’s recent conviction…
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Independent MP Nick McBride Charged with Domestic Violence Following Police Visit
Overview of the Case An independent member of the South Australian Parliament, Nick McBride, has been charged with domestic violence following a police response to a report of an alleged assault at a Conmurra residence in the state’s southeast. The incident prompted authorities to intervene late yesterday, and the matter has since moved into the…
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Victorian MP Georgie Purcell Alleges Sexual Harassment in Parliament Building
Background The Victorian Animal Justice Party MP, Georgie Purcell, has publicly alleged that she was subjected to sexual harassment within the walls of the Victorian Parliament. Purcell’s claim emerged during a parliamentary debate focusing on reforms to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplaces, a topic often intertwined with broader discussions about workplace rights and protections for…
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Controversy Mounts as MPs Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Affair Linked to NADMO Deputy Director’s Death
Background: NADMO official and a tragic crash The death of the late Samuel Aboagye, a former Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in the August 6, 2025 Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash has sent shockwaves through the political and public safety landscape. As investigations unfold, new whispers have emerged about personal relationships…
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Court Blocks Asutifi North MP from Leaving Accra Over NAIMOS Task Force Attack Allegations
Overview of the Court Order The Accra High Court has issued a travel restriction on Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North. The injunction bars him from leaving the Greater Accra Region as investigations continue into his alleged involvement in an assault on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force.…