Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Global Bills Spark Debate in 2025
In 2025, many countries passed important new laws.
In the US, President Trump signed a big tax cut bill that helps rich families but makes the country's debt worse.
India passed several laws, including one that bans online gambling and another that lets workers ignore work calls after hours.
Pakistan gave its army chief special protections, and Iraq changed family laws to let people choose between religious or civil rules.
Australia even banned social media for kids under 16.
Some of these laws made people argue, especially when they thought the laws were unfair or hurt certain groups.
US President Donald Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cutting taxes for high earners and increasing military funding, sparking debate over economic impact.
India passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, banning online money games and imposing heavy penalties.
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill granted lifetime immunity to the president and army chief, consolidating military power.
Iraq amended its Personal Status Law to allow choice between religious or civil regulations for family matters, sparking feminist concerns.
Australia became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, facing backlash from teens and tech companies.
- Who
- Various governments and lawmakers worldwide
- What
- Passage of controversial bills in 2025
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Where
- United States, India, Pakistan, Iraq, Australia
- Why
- To address economic, social, and security priorities, often sparking debate
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- US tax cut and military funding bill
- Epstein Files Transparency Act
- Releases Jeffrey Epstein's files by December 19, 2025
- Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, India
- Bans online money games with up to 3 years imprisonment
- 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, Pakistan
- Grants lifetime immunity to president and army chief
- Personal Status Law Amendment, Iraq
- Allows choice between religious or civil regulations for family matters
- The Right to Disconnect Bill, India
- Proposes right to disconnect from work-related communication outside work hours
- Bill To Sack Arrested Ministers, India
- Removes ministers arrested for serious crimes after 30 days
- Waqf Amendment Act, India
- Amends Waqf law, triggering protests and legal challenges
- G RAM G Bill, India
- Replaces MNREGA with increased workdays and controversial name
- Australia Social Media Bill
- Bans social media for children under 16