Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating new corruption allegations against Ko Wen-je, the former leader of the Taiwan People’s Party, the island’s third party. Ko, whose party holds the balance of power in the legislature, has already been charged with fraud over a real estate deal he approved as mayor of Taipei as well as misusing campaign … Read more
The leader of the party that holds the balance of power in Taiwan’s legislature is set to step down. Ko Wen-je was one of the candidates for the island’s top job in January’s election but has since been arrested on corruption charges, throwing the future of the Taiwan People’s Party – which he founded in … Read more
In a bid to cap political donations and spending, Australia’s Labor government has planned to introduce new laws in Parliament next week, though crossbench politicians argued that the reforms will primarily benefit the major parties. Independent Senator David Pocock pointed out the proposed legislation, set to be fast-tracked through Parliament with coalition support and without … Read more
