LegCo Meeting to Introduce Tax Bills and Discuss Homeless Policy on March 18

Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (March 18) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

Meanwhile, the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026 will also be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

On Government motion, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury will move a proposed resolution under the Public Finance Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 1.

On Members' motions, Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon will move a motion on "Formulating a comprehensive 'homeless-friendly policy' to build a caring and inclusive society". The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Ms Ginny Man will move an amendment to Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon's motion.

Dr Johnny Ng will move a motion on "Better aligning with the national development strategy for promoting high-standard opening up". The motion is set out in Appendix 3. Mr Lee Chun-keung, Mr Kenneth Fok, Mr Tommy Chung, Mr Lau Ka-keung, Mr Nick Chan, Mr Robert Lee, Mr Erik Yim and Professor Priscilla Leung will move separate amendments to Dr Johnny Ng's motion.

In addition, Mr Chan Chun-ying will move a motion under Rule 49E(2) of the Rules of Procedure to take note of a report of the House Committee on consideration of subsidiary legislation and other instruments. The motion is set out in Appendix 4.

Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

The agenda of the above meeting is available on the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

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KCDO received report of suspected hacking into instant messaging application account of Sub-district Care Team

The Kowloon City District Office (KCDO)this evening (March 16)received a report of suspected hacking into the instant messaging application account of a Sub-district Care Team which may have resulted in the leakage of personal data of service users.

The operating organisation of the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team (i.e. Kowloon City Youths Association) reported to the KCDOthis eveningthat the instant messaging application account of Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team was suspected to have been hacked. The incident may have resulted in the leakage of personal data, including names, telephone numbers, addresses and full or partial Hong Kong Identity Card numbers, of 10 service users.

Regarding this incident, apart from informing affected service users immediately and reminding them to be vigilant, the operating organisation has also reported to the Police and notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. The operating organisation is reviewing and will further strengthen its security measures. If anyone suspects a person impersonating a member of the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team, they may contact the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team, the KCDO or call182 111to verify the person's identity. In case of suspicious circumstances, please call the 24-hour Anti-Scam Helpline 18222.

The KCDO apologises to the persons affected for any inconvenience caused and has set up a hotline (2712 9182) for enquiries. Members of the public may also visit the Care Teams' dedicated webpage (www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/district_services_community_care_teams/fraud_prevention.htm) to learn about the anti-fraud measures.Members and volunteers of Care Teams will wear Care Team uniforms and display Care Team member or Volunteer Certificates of Identity for identification when providing caring services. The KCDO has asked the Care Team for heightened vigilance and strengthened security measures and to continue to handle and keep personal data confidential strictly according to the guidelines. The Home Affairs Department has also reminded all Care Teams accordingly.

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