Sept 1 reforms step into force as energy worries and privacy debates rise
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Domestic reforms take center stage as Sept 1 approaches, with the penal code overhaul, remote speech therapy provisions and dormant accounts rules set to enter into force. Critics warn about implementation hurdles while supporters cite stronger governance.
Energy security and budget pressures loom as storage levels remain underfilled, prompting policy review for winter expenses and reliability. Utilities and households brace for higher costs and potential shortages.
Privacy and governance in health funding come under scrutiny as data access expands, sparking debates about balance between fraud detection and patient rights. Meanwhile gifted-education concerns keep nagging policymakers and schools.