Legislative Achievements and Controversies

The final sitting of Parliament saw the passage of over 30 bills, including significant legislation aimed at housing and migration. Key measures introduced included an initiative to help first homebuyers through co-ownership with the government and housing bills promoting build-to-rent developments, which aim to reduce costs for homebuyers. However, the rushed nature of the session raised concerns regarding the scrutiny of contentious policies, such as a social media ban for children under 16 and strict migration laws that impose heavy penalties on non-citizens. These debates highlighted tensions between achieving legislative goals and ensuring thorough democratic processes.