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Now Parliament Passing Legislation Is... Undemocratic?
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There are currently just over 63,000 full-time public servants, which is a slight decrease under this coalition government from the high of approximately 65,000 in the 2024/25 year.
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The word for today is… regalia (plural noun) - 1: royal rights or prerogatives 2a: the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty b: decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership 3: special dress especially : finery Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Just as regal describes a king or queen—that