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Citing former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, Dr Azmi said, he performed well despite not having a health background. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and ...

Voters risk being turned away and organisers need more time to prepare, argue critics of the new measures.

Photo identification has been used in Northern Ireland elections since 2003 and we’re working closely with the sector to support the rollout and funding of the necessary equipment and staffing.” We are concerned that there is insufficient time to do this ahead of the May 2023 elections, and for this reason are calling for the introduction of voter ID requirements to be delayed.” Everyone eligible to vote will have the opportunity to do so, and 98% of electors already have an accepted form of identification. Baroness Pinnock, the peer fighting the measure in the Lords, said: “We are opposing these plans to disenfranchise thousands upon thousands of people from every background … “Not doing so could lead to a situation where some results are legally challenged which would be bad for democracy and could undermine the confidence that the public have in the electoral process.” “While we accept that voter ID has now been legislated for, electoral administrators and returning officers should be given the appropriate time, resources, clarity and detailed guidance to implement any changes to the electoral process…

Voters risk being turned away and organisers need more time to prepare, argue critics of the new measures.

Photo identification has been used in Northern Ireland elections since 2003 and we’re working closely with the sector to support the rollout and funding of the necessary equipment and staffing.” We are concerned that there is insufficient time to do this ahead of the May 2023 elections, and for this reason are calling for the introduction of voter ID requirements to be delayed.” Everyone eligible to vote will have the opportunity to do so, and 98% of electors already have an accepted form of identification. Baroness Pinnock, the peer fighting the measure in the Lords, said: “We are opposing these plans to disenfranchise thousands upon thousands of people from every background … “Not doing so could lead to a situation where some results are legally challenged which would be bad for democracy and could undermine the confidence that the public have in the electoral process.” “While we accept that voter ID has now been legislated for, electoral administrators and returning officers should be given the appropriate time, resources, clarity and detailed guidance to implement any changes to the electoral process…

Read the transcript for Minister Butler's doorstop on extending funding for the Childhood Dental Benefits Scheme, organ transplants, and COVID.

So I think everyone understands that the official reports of COVID numbers understate the real prevalence of COVID in the community. 2023 is around the corner, I think it's important that we encourage all parents that are guardians and families to take their child to the dentist would it be the public sector, through SA Dental, or of course, the private sector, where practitioners have participated in a scheme for many, many years now. But there's been a review underway for some time to gauge the extent to which transplant services, not the organ donation particularly, but the transplant services are able to be provided equitably across the country. And then for us at the SA Dental Service, children without the money can still come and see us and we'll continue to treat them for free. I urge all parents, carers, guardians who have children who are eligible for the scheme to take up the offer, and the opportunity. This is a really critical service and access to the scheme was due to expire at the end of this month. For most children, that's more than enough funding for them to get all the care that they need in terms of examinations, prevention and treatment. JOURNALIST: Obviously, there's been some lock downs in some states, but is it because people can't actually get to the dentist? We've seen a lot of that across health that people are not going out and visiting their medical practitioners for preventative care and checks. So it's really important that families are aware that CDBS is out there, and to access that money so they can get care for their children. Of the more than 3.3 million children and teenagers who've received services through this scheme over the last eight years, about one in three of those have been delivered by a state clinic like this one, or school dental clinics that are also supported by this scheme. He's got a great set of teeth, and a great future as a basketballer.

Good evening, and thank you, Foreign Minister Avila, for that kind introduction. What a privilege to speak before so many titans of foreign affairs—keepers of ...

So we have work to do, and in the United States, we are putting our best foot forward. In every region, the generation coming of age is smart, outspoken, and fearless. Citizens may prefer the predictability of what was over the uncertainty of what might be. Looking ahead, we remain focused on broadening the chorus of democratic champions by shoring up our existing alliances, embracing emerging partners, and working with non-governmental actors. We must demonstrate the opposite – that openness, good governance, and accountability translate into broadly-shared prosperity and a better quality of life. To keep reinforcing the bedrocks of democracy: promotion of fair and open elections; protection of a free and independent press; preservation of free expression and assembly; adherence to the rule of law—all tied together by a robust civil society and governments that are transparent in their actions and accountable to all their citizens, including women and girls, LGBTQI+ persons, and marginalized groups. That saw her arrive in America as a refugee, chart her course as a journalist and academic, enter the universe of foreign policy and make it to the tallest heights of public service – all while raising three extraordinary daughters and mentoring and inspiring so many. To keep fighting against the gathering storm clouds of polarization and disinformation. Democratic governments, in short, are central to answering the critical questions before us. Instead, we found solace in the strength of our system—a sense of stability in the proper functioning of an election. I mean that literally: her final article in Foreign Affairs focused squarely on how democracies can counter the rise of authoritarianism worldwide, a theme which features prominently in the Biden Administration’s National Security Strategy. They sought insights into what divided government might mean for America’s global leadership, what could change if the House or Senate changed hands, and what it said about the future of American democracy.