#political-reform

#political-reform

The new legislation gives the prosecutor general power to control investigations led by the National Anticorruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, raising concerns of independence.

Proponents of quotas, including NSW senator Maria Kovacic, say sunset provisions to remove preferential treatment for women must be included in any rule change.

Mamdani's proposals for taxing corporations and the wealthy aim to address inequality and create a fairer society, aligning with broader leftist sentiments.

Kendall said the government is 'firm in our convictions' about welfare cuts, insisting changes are necessary despite pushback from over 100 Labour MPs.

Donald Tusk emphasized that the next two weeks will determine the future of Poland, urging citizens to recognize the stakes in the upcoming presidential runoff.

Musk and Rubio's moves to cut USAID's programs and allegations of waste reflect ongoing tensions over the agency's effectiveness in foreign aid.

The overall pattern of presidential action over the past few decades reveals an escalation of power grabs that put the country on a terrible course even before Mr. Trump took office again.

We've got dozens of councils up and down the country teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. So what I'm saying is, we need to adopt a SAS-style approach to this.