Reforms

Il leader dell'opposizione Angus Taylor e il tesoriere ombra Tim Wilson affermano che un futuro governo della Coalizione ripristinerà norme generose per gli investitori immobiliari

Il tesoriere ombra Tim Wilson afferma che il suo obiettivo è 'sconfiggere' le modifiche alle plusvalenze e al negative gearing. Segui le notizie di oggi in diretta See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage Ricevi le nostre email con le ultime notizie, l'app gratuita o il podcast giornaliero La Coalizione ha dichiarato ieri sera che revocherà le modifiche alla capital gains tax e al negative gearing in caso di vittoria elettorale, nel tentativo di contrastare le misure del budget del Labor. Il tesoriere ombra, Tim Wilson, ha dichiarato a Sky News che il primo ministro aveva promesso di non toccare tali incentivi durante la campagna elettorale dello scorso anno e che, pertanto, il Labor non ha un mandato per queste riforme. Revocheremo queste misure se necessario, ma il nostro obiettivo è sconfiggerle e assicurarci che non vengano mai approvate come legge. Perché questo governo non ha il consenso della comunità australiana per sostenere questi cambiamenti. Continua a leggere...

Esclusiva: lo stato è ora privo di tetti massimi alle donazioni politiche o di requisiti di trasparenza, a pochi mesi dalle elezioni di novembre • Ricevete la nostra email per le ultime notizie, l'app gratuita o il podcast quotidiano • Il «dark money illimitato» continuerà a inondare la politica del Victoria dopo che il Partito Laburista non è riuscito a raggiungere un accordo con i Liberali o i Verdi sulle riforme delle donazioni che il governo Allan aveva promesso di accelerare in parlamento. • Il Victoria è ora sprovvisto di limiti alle donazioni politiche o di obblighi di divulgazione, a pochi mesi dalle elezioni di novembre, dopo che la Corte Suprema ha annullato le leggi statali sulle donazioni il mese scorso. Continua a leggere...

• Il Partito del Rispetto e della Libertà (Tisza) di Péter Magyar ha ottenuto una supermaggioranza di due terzi con 141 seggi su 199 il mese scorso, ponendo fine ai 16 anni di governo Fidesz di Viktor Orbán. • Le riforme si concentrano sul ripristino dell'indipendenza giudiziaria, della libertà dei media e sull'eliminazione dell'influenza politica nelle istituzioni e nelle aziende statali. • Il governo prevede di aderire all'Ufficio europeo del Procuratore europeo per contrastare le frodi al bilancio dell'UE, la corruzione e l'uso improprio dei fondi, in un contesto di crescente scrutinio sulle esposizioni dell'era Orbán.

Exclusive: amid unrest, President William Ruto promised to give all Kenyans access to healthcare. But the algorithm favours the rich, an investigation has found An AI system used to predict how much Kenyans can afford to pay for access to healthcare, has systemically driven up costs for the poor, an investigation has found.The healthcare system being rolled out across the country, a key electoral promise of President William Ruto, was launched in October 2024 and intended to replace Kenya’s decades-old national insurance system. Continue reading...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers had indicated ‘transitional’ proposed changes as Labor attempts to repair a ‘structurally flawed’ budgetFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOnly applying changes to the CGT discount and negative gearing rules to new investments would “severely delay” desperately needed reforms required to repair a “structurally flawed” budget and boost the economy, Deloitte says.The consulting firm estimated that a policy which cut the 50% capital gains tax discount to 33% and abolished negative gearing would only generate $500m over the first four years of operation if existing investments were not included – an approach known as “grandfathering”. Continue reading...

• Pakistan secured a $6 billion IMF bailout package on Monday after the International Monetary Fund approved a revised structural adjustment program focused on tax increases and subsidy reductions. • The agreement requires Islamabad to implement value-added tax increases and privatize state-owned enterprises within the next 18 months, measures intended to stabilize the country's external account deficit. • The U.S. welcomed the agreement, with Treasury officials noting that Pakistan's fiscal stabilization is important for regional economic security and counterterrorism financing oversight.

Exclusive: Australian Recreation Union says it plans to support candidates and parties that oppose gun control laws brought in after terror attackGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA gun users’ group targeting marginal Labor seats in next year’s New South Wales election plans to campaign for candidates who oppose the government’s firearm laws enacted after the Bondi terror attack.In an email sent to the electorate offices of 15 Labor backbenchers last week, the Australian Recreation Union (ARU) said it had recruited campaign managers across 17 “vulnerable” electorates, including Kogarah, the seat of the premier, Chris Minns, and Swansea, held by the police minister, Yasmin Catley. Continue reading...

President signed executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaineDonald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs.The president signed an executive order directing the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite review of drugs such as ibogaine, a drug that US military veteran groups have said can help treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Analysis of government figures indicates public finances will gain £600m not £10bn if migrants’ access to benefits is reducedShabana Mahmood’s migration reforms are expected to deliver just £600m in savings – about 6% of the £10bn the home secretary claimed, according to the government’s own data.Under the plans, most people would have to wait 10 years to qualify for settled status, rather than the existing five-year period, which the home secretary argued would save costs on public services. Continue reading...

• G7 foreign ministers, led by US, demanded on April 4, 2026, independent audits of Venezuela's March 29 presidential election marred by 45% voter suppression claims. • US froze $800 million in Maduro regime assets, supporting opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's fraud allegations backed by 2 million witness affidavits. • Statement warns of hemispheric instability, with 7.2 million Venezuelans already refugees straining US border resources.

• The Pentagon released new details on personnel reforms for U.S. Cyber Command to enhance cybersecurity operations. • Officials aim to utilize existing CyberCom powers and avoid creating a separate cyber force. • The reforms address growing cyber threats, bolstering U.S. defense amid rising incidents.

More than half of roles could be hit and young shop workers in particular could lose out, trade body warnsMore than half of retail jobs could be affected by reform to guaranteed working hours, making it harder for shops to employ people – particularly young workers – in part-time roles, the industry’s lobby group has warned.From April, the Employment Rights Act will introduce new protections for workers on sick pay, sexual harassment, parental leave and trade union recognition. Continue reading...

• Congress passed landmark PBM reforms within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, reshaping pharmacy benefit manager operations and introducing new compliance requirements for PBMs and group health plans. • The legislation coincides with proposed Department of Labor rules on PBM fee disclosures and increased FTC enforcement on drug pricing initiatives. • These changes aim to address compliance risks and evolving regulations in the pharmaceutical supply chain, impacting industry stakeholders significantly.

Former deputy prime minister says Labour’s immigration changes are un-British and Starmer must respond to fall in party’s popularityAngela Rayner has said the very survival of the Labour party is at stake and warned Keir Starmer that he “cannot go through the motions” in the face of declining support.In a speech at campaign group Mainstream’s spring reception, the former deputy prime minister said she believed the government was “running out of time” to show it can deliver the changes that the public needs. Continue reading...

Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme and appeals for support from backbench MPs who rebelled over welfare last year Labour MPs have no reason to oppose a fresh government attempt to overhaul the welfare system, the work and pensions secretary has said as he unveiled a £1bn youth employment scheme.The announcement by Pat McFadden – who said the public wanted the system to promote work and “value for money” – is seen as a prelude to a renewed bid to reform the welfare system after plans by his predecessor, Liz Kendall, were blocked by a Labour backbench rebellion last year. Continue reading...

The Senate approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on March 12, 2026, with an 89-10 bipartisan vote, marking the first major housing reform in a decade and including LeadingAge-supported policies for affordable senior housing. The bill creates grants for planning affordable housing, streamlines environmental reviews, and updates manufactured home standards to increase supply. It represents key wins by empowering state and local governments to revise zoning and regulatory barriers hindering development. Further reforms and House action remain needed to fully address senior housing shortages.