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Shorten says delay in NDIS overhaul will cost taxpayers $1 billion
Taxpayers will be $1 billion worse off, a cabinet minister has warned, after Greens and Opposition MPs teamed up to delay the federal Government’s disability support overhaul. Source: Canberra Times.
Labor shelves promise to introduce religious discrimination laws
The Albanese Government has effectively shelved its push to introduce both extraordinary immigration powers and religious discrimination laws, with Labor offering few signs it will seek to deliver on its promised policies before the election. Source: ABC News.
Parliamentary inquiry recommends national Human Rights Act
A new parliamentary report has recommended Australia pass a Human Rights Act that would make it illegal for any public authority to ignore human rights. Source: RiotACT.
Domestic violence review gets underway amid calls for urgent action
The Albanese Government’s “rapid review” of how to best prevent violence against women will begin today in Sydney before its advice is delivered later this year. Source: ABC News.
Government drafts hate speech bill to protect against vilification
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is drafting new hate speech laws that will impose criminal penalties for serious instances of vilification based on a person’s race, sexuality, gender, disability or religion. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Albanese ends second year with living cost appeal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will tell Australian voters hit hard by the rising cost of living that he feels their pain and has not forgotten what it is like to “struggle and strive”. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Dutton says migration cuts will ease pressures
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has used his Budget reply speech to advocate a reduction to migration numbers. Source: ABC News.
Labor pledges $925m to help women leave violent relationships
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced $925 million to help victims of violence leave abusive relationships and a ban on deepfake pornography as new measures to combat violence against women. Source: The Guardian.
Leaders weigh plan to track domestic violence offenders
A plan to track domestic violence offenders will be considered by federal and state leaders at a national cabinet meeting today that will also canvass stricter bail laws. Source: The Age.