Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on April 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reforms – PSA forces changes to restructure of Data & Digital and Pacific Health
Source: PSA The PSA has settled litigation over the planned restructure of two key teams at Health NZ with an agreement to significantly amend planned cuts to roles and structures. The settlement relates to proposed restructures of the Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora which were subject to […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Scotland Office/Office of the Advocate General appointments
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Scotland Office/Office of the Advocate General appointments The Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General have strengthened their management team with the appointment of three new non-executive directors. Susan Deacon has been appointed as lead non-executive director, and Catherine MacLeod and Andrew Kerr […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: The Real Culture War
Source: ACT Party The Haps Quiet? MPs are having a break from Parliament and the country is having a break from MPs thanks to a three-week Parliament recess. The Government announced $68.5 million of repayable loans to people building electric vehicle chargers. Free Press readers will be outraged by that, but under ACT’s coalition agreement it has […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi urges promoting healthy and orderly development of AI
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, April 28 — On the afternoon of April 25, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 20th group study session, which focused on strengthening the development and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). While presiding over the session, Xi […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Votes to Protect Iowa Kids from Graphic Deepfake Pornography
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This legislation would make the publication of deepfake pornography and other nonconsensual, sexually explicit images a federal crime and require online […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pfluger Applauds House Passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) Rep. Pfluger Applauds House Passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act Washington, April 28, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement applauding U.S. House passage of the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘I’m always afraid for the future of my family’: why it’s too hard for some refugees to reunite with loved ones
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mary Anne Kenny, Associate Professor, School of Law, Murdoch University When refugees flee their home country due to war, violence, conflict or persecution, they are often forced to leave behind their families. For more than 30,000 people who have sought asylum in Australia since arriving more than […]
MIL-Evening Report: ‘Do something about it before it gets worse’: young people want government action on gambling reform
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hannah Pitt, Senior Research Fellow – Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University David P. Smith/Shutterstock Do something about it before it gets worse. This was a response from a 16-year-old boy in one of our recent studies when asked what he would say to the prime minister […]
Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Build More Homes for New Mexicans, Reduce Homelessness
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Housing for All Act, legislation to address the housing shortage and homelessness crises in New Mexico. If passed, the bill will invest in proven solutions to address housing shortages […]
MIL-OSI USA: Peters & Slotkin to President Trump: “Selfridge is the Ideal Location” for Future Fighter Mission
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) underscored their willingness to work with President Trump and his Administration to secure a new fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County. In a letter to President Trump, Peters […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government takes leaps forwards in driving up school standards
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Government takes leaps forwards in driving up school standards New regional improvement teams expanded to reach more than 200 schools and 120,000 children to drive up standards across the country. Thousands more children are set to benefit from the government’s flagship new school improvement teams, as the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government Cuts – $1b cut in Budget operating allowance ‘unnecessary and damaging’
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign The announcement by the Government that it will cut $1b to its Budget operating allowance is unnecessary and damaging, according to the Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign. “This cut, on top of last year’s mean spirited Budget, is a result of the 2024 tax cuts, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Events – REPORTERS FACING MULTIPLE CHALLENGES COVERING THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY – AUT
Source: Auckland University of Technology (AUT) The challenges faced by journalists covering the climate emergency will be at the heart of a public symposium at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) next month. The symposium, titled Framing the Emergency: Climate Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, will explore how journalists report on the climate crisis, what more […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities
Source: Green Party The Government’s Budget looks set to usher in a new age of austerity. This morning, Minister of Finance Nicola Willis said new spending would be limited to $1.4 billion, cut back from the original intended $2.4 billion, which itself was already $100 million below what Treasury said was needed to keep the […]
MIL-OSI USA: De La Cruz Secures Water for South Texans
Source: United States House of Representatives – Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) De La Cruz Secures Water for South Texans WASHINGTON, April 28, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s announcement that the Government of Mexico will make immediate deliveries on the water South Texans are owed […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Burlison Announces Hearing on Revitalizing American Manufacturing, Protecting Critical Supply Chains
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Burlison (R-Missouri 7th District) WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) announced a hearing today titled “Made in the USA: Igniting the Industrial Renaissance of the United States.” The subcommittee hearing will examine how cheap labor abroad, combined with overregulation […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. John James’ Legislation to Repatriate and Fortify U.S. Supply Chains Passes House
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John James (Michigan 10th District) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman John James’ (MI-10) Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act. The bill is aimed at bolstering American supply chains, creating good-paying manufacturing jobs, and reducing costs for consumers across the nation. The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rosen Demands Answers on Elimination of Critical Cybersecurity Personnel at Department of Health and Human Services
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert Kennedy Jr. expressing her deep concerns and demanding answers regarding the elimination of critical information technology and cybersecurity personnel and leadership at HHS. In […]
MIL-OSI USA: Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Build More Homes for New Mexicans, Reduce Homelessness
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Housing for All Act, legislation to address the housing shortage and homelessness crises in New Mexico. If passed, the bill will invest in proven solutions to address housing shortages […]
MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Miller-Meeks Bill to Boost Domestic Manufacturing
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives tonight passed the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, introduced by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA). The bipartisan legislation directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing more critical infrastructure goods […]