AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTax Policy: Australia dropped retrospective changes to its foreign resident CGT rules after industry pushback, limiting reforms to CGT events from the bill’s start date and adding safeguards against reopening old assessments. Local Governance: Andhra Pradesh notified Street Vending Plans for 51 urban local bodies, aiming to protect vendors’ livelihoods while improving traffic, pedestrian safety, and orderly use of public space. Public Health & Accountability: Madhya Pradesh government doctors and medical teachers urged revoking a plan to hand over 18 community health centres to private entities, citing past failures and renewed opposition. Cybersecurity: UK Foreign Office and other government-linked logins were reportedly stolen and sold on the dark web, raising fears of access to sensitive systems. Infrastructure & Energy Costs: Ireland warned over steep energy bill hikes for over a million households as tariff increases take effect, while South Africa’s gambling regulator moves to block illegal online betting sites. Governance & Oversight: Britain’s ICO made temporary governance changes after an investigation into the Information Commissioner, with deputy commissioners stepping in during the process. International Aviation: Canada and Mongolia expanded their air transport agreement to add more passenger and cargo capacity, supporting trade and tourism.
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