Tag: Public Transparency
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Tasmanian Lobbyist Registrant Under Scrutiny After Fraud Conviction
Executive Summary A man described as a convicted fraudster has registered as an official lobbyist in Tasmania, raising questions about the integrity checks and rules governing the state’s lobbyist register. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has reported that this registration appears to contravene the established rules of the register, prompting calls for closer scrutiny and…
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What It Looks Like Inside an Execution Chamber, From an Insider Reporter
Opening the Curtain on Capital Punishment Over a 25-year career with the Associated Press, the reporter in question has served as a rare kind of witness: an observer inside an execution chamber. He has watched 14 men draw their final breaths, standing just a few feet away as prison staff carry out the sentence. His…
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National Assembly Pushes Tax Law Transparency: Assented Acts to Be Open for Public Scrutiny
Introduction: A Commitment to Transparency in Tax Legislation The leadership of the National Assembly has taken a decisive step to address public concerns about the authenticity and accessibility of recently passed tax laws. By directing the Clerk to release copies of the bills that were transmitted to and assented by the President, the Assembly signals…
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NAS Releasing Assented Tax Laws to Public: A Move Toward Greater Transparency and Gazetting Reform
Introduction: A Step Toward Transparency in Tax Legislation The leadership of the National Assembly has announced a decisive shift aimed at boosting public confidence in tax policy. In response to concerns about the authenticity of recently passed Tax Acts, the Clerk has been directed to publish copies of the bills transmitted to and assented by…
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Tax Acts Transparency: NAS Directs Release of Assented Tax Bills
Overview: A push for transparency in tax legislation The leadership of the National Assembly has taken a decisive step toward enhancing public trust in tax law by directing the Clerk to publish copies of the bills that were transmitted to and assented by the President. This move seeks to address concerns about the authenticity and…
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Ondangwa plot donation to former mayor sparks outcry
Overview: A controversial donation plan in Ondangwa Local residents and observers are sounding the alarm after the Ondangwa Town Council announced plans to donate a business plot valued at N$286,980 to former mayor Paavo Amwele. The notice, circulated among stakeholders and reported by local media, indicates that objections could be lodged against a series of…
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Kim Kardashian Fails Bar Exam Amid Playing a Lawyer in All’s Fair
Kim Kardashian Confirms Bar Exam Result: A Reality Check Kim Kardashian has confirmed what many followers suspected: she did not pass the bar exam she took over the summer. In a candid update shared via her Instagram Stories, Kardashian wrote that she isn’t yet a licensed attorney, despite portraying a lawyer in her latest project.…
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Prop 50: California Votes on Redistricting to Counter Texas Maps
What Prop 50 proposes Prop 50 seeks to reform how California redraws its congressional and legislative districts in response to out-of-state redistricting trends, particularly moves seen in Texas. The measure argues that extreme or partisan-driven map changes in one state can ripple across the nation, affecting representation and the balance of power in Congress. Supporters…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for Romualdez, Escudero, Estrada, Revilla in Flood Control Probe
Overview The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBOs) against a high-profile group tied to its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The list includes former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Senate president Francis Escudero, former senator Bong Revilla, Sen. Jinggoy…