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Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill set for parliamentary debate

The Second Reading debate on the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill is scheduled to take place in Parliament on Thursday (08), as the House is set to meet for four days, from October 6 to 9. The Bill is among several key items on the parliamentary agenda for the week, which will also include debates on foreign […]

Parliament is set to hold a four-day sitting (October 6-9) to debate several key items, including the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill. The bill will be the subject of a Second Reading debate on Thursday, from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. The parliamentary agenda also includes discussions on foreign exchange regulations, public debt management, and several Private Members' Motions covering various topics such as environmental conservation, railway development, historical reconciliation, education, microfinance, and sports administration.

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