Tag: Privatisation
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England’s Privatised Cricket, Australia’s Open-Hearted Game: A Tale from Bowral to the Bylines
Introduction: A tale of two cricket cultures Cricket in England and Australia has long been a window into national identity, but a striking contrast unfolds in how the sport is financed, administered, and celebrated. England’s recent moves toward privatisation of certain cricketing experiences sit alongside Australia’s reputation for public devotion to the game—a devotion most…
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Victoria’s Land Registry Fees Rise as Private Operator Costs Shift to Homeowners
What is driving the fee increase? In 2018, the Victorian government leased the state’s land registry service to a private operator. The arrangement was intended to modernize the registry, improve efficiency, and deliver better service to property buyers and sellers. However, new figures reveal that the lease costs are now being offset by higher fees…
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Victoria privatization sparks higher land registry fees for homeowners
Background: Privatisation and a shift in costs Victoria’s land registry, a key service for property transactions and title verification, was privatized in 2018. The move transferred management from a public agency to a private operator under a long-term lease. While proponents argued privatization would bring efficiencies and better digital services, the cost structure has come…
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ECG Staff Protest Privatisation of Electricity Company Ghana
Overview: ECG Staff Rally Against Privatisation The Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG) workforce has begun a series of protests in response to the government’s announced plan to privatise the company’s operations. The demonstrations, organized by the Public Utility Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PUWU–TUC), aim to spotlight concerns about job security, tariff…
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ECG Privatisation Protests in Ghana: Staff Speak Out
ECG Staff Rally Against Privatisation: What’s at Stake? The staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG) have launched protests in response to the government’s plan to privatise the state-owned electricity distributor. Represented by the Public Utility Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PUWU–TUC), workers say privatisation could undermine service quality, worker protections,…
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ECG Staff Rally Against Privatisation Plans in Ghana’s Power Sector
Background: Why ECG Staff Are Protesting The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) workers have taken their grievances to the streets as the government moves to privatise the state-owned electricity distributor. Organized under the Public Utility Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PUWU–TUC), the protests reflect a broader debate about how best to modernise Ghana’s…
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Why Pakistan’s National Airline Sale Is Stoking a Political Storm
Introduction: A Shadowed Privatization Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after seven decades as the country’s flag carrier, has moved from state ownership toward a majority private stake. On a publicly televised auction, the government announced a sale price of $482 million, signaling a pivotal shift in Pakistan’s economic and political landscape. Yet the auction has quickly…
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Why Pakistan’s National Airline Privatisation Is Causing a Political Storm
Background: A Privatization Milestone for Pakistan International Airlines In a landmark move, Pakistan sold a majority stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in a televised auction, marking a high-stakes shift for a state-owned carrier that has long symbolized national identity and economic pride. The sale, worth roughly $482 million, ends years of failed privatisation attempts…
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HSBC and Hang Seng Bank Move Forward with Hang Seng Privatisation Scheme
Overview of the Privatisation Proposal HSBC Holdings plc and Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited have taken a decisive step in their jointly announced plan to privatise Hang Seng Bank. The latest update confirms that the Scheme Document has been dispatched to Hang Seng Bank shareholders, marking a key milestone in the proposed privatisation process. This…
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HSBC and Hang Seng Bank Privatisation Scheme: Key Details and Next Steps
Overview of the Privatisation Scheme The joint announcement by HSBC Holdings plc and Hang Seng Bank on 9 October 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the banking sector. The parties disclosed the dispatch of a Scheme Document outlining the proposed privatisation of Hang Seng Bank. This development invites Hang Seng Bank shareholders and other stakeholders…