The Nationalist Party will table an “Omnibus Bill” containing 10 legislative reforms aimed at implementing recommendations from the Public Inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia.The proposed legislation will be presented when Parliament reconvenes following the summer recess, Opposition Leader Alex Borg announced during a meeting in Parliament with social partners, NGOs and civil society organisations.Among the measures being proposed are unexplained wealth orders, a specific offence targeting mafia-type criminal associations, stronger anti-SLAPP protections and constitutional protection for free and independent journalism.The PN is also proposing new criminal offences dealing with obstruction of justice and abuse of public authority, as well as criminal consequences for public officials who deliberately fail to carry out their duties without valid justification.Another proposal would address public officials using unofficial or unauthorised electronic resources while carrying out their duties.On a constitutional level, the PN wants to establish fundamental duties governments must observe when exercising public power, as well as introduce a framework regulating how caretaker governments operate between the dissolution of Parliament and the formation of a new government following an election.The announcement comes days after the government refused to debate an Opposition motion calling for the Public Inquiry recommendations to be implemented by the end of October, according to the PN.Borg said the package of reforms is ultimately aimed at restoring public trust in politicians and Malta’s institutions.He said the PN will focus heavily on two priorities in the coming months: pursuing a broader reform process beginning with the Omnibus Bill and ensuring justice in connection with Caruana Galizia’s assassination.“Nine years after the assassination, despite the investigations and the trial that have taken place, whoever commissioned the murder has still not been held accountable,” the PN said in its statement.Borg argued that the situation remains deeply concerning for both Malta and Europe and said the country could only begin closing this chapter once the necessary reforms are implemented and justice is served.PN Deputy Leader Alex Perici Calascione described the current situation as “a moment of national impact and consequence that goes far beyond party politics”, arguing that the country cannot simply return to “business as usual”.Meanwhile, Shadow Minister for Justice Joe Giglio stressed that the proposals discussed are not yet the final version of the legislation.He said the meeting with stakeholders was intended to gather feedback and allow social partners and civil society organisations to suggest improvements before the legislation is finalised.The consultation included representatives from unions, employer organisations, business groups, student organisations, environmental NGOs and civil society groups including Repubblika, PEN Malta, Friends of the Earth Malta and Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar.The PN says its package is intended to strengthen the Rule of Law, increase accountability in public administration, give authorities stronger tools against corruption and organised crime, and bolster protections for journalism and participation in matters of public interest.What do you make of this?•