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States blindsided by Butler’s plans for new scheme for autistic children
Health and Disability Minister Mark Butler has moved to assure parents their kids won’t be kicked off the National Disability Insurance Scheme as concern brews about the federal government’s ability to deliver a new disability system for children within two years. Source: The Age.
Government to review AI rule gaps
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pledged to conduct another review of gaps in artificial intelligence regulation, stalling a push for a stand-alone law to govern the nascent technology. Source: The Australian.
Foreign ministers call for end to ‘unimaginable’ suffering in Gaza
Australia and a long list of allies have decried the “unimaginable” suffering in Gaza, calling on Israel to let in aid and allow foreign organisations to operate. Source: Nine News.
Australia to recognise Palestine and push for role in Gaza rebuild
Australia will seek to play an important role in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza as part of the Albanese Government’s major foreign policy shift to join an international coalition recognising Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Source: The Age.
‘Shameful’: Netanyahu criticises Australia over Palestinian state recognition
Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at “shameful” Australia for preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood, as he defended a sweeping military offensive in Gaza. Source: The Australian.
‘Robodebt 2.0’: More than 900 JobSeeker payments unlawfully cancelled
Repeated errors that resulted in the unlawful cancellation of more than 900 JobSeeker payments are being called “Robodebt 2.0”. Source: News.com.au.
Government sends strongest signal yet on Palestinian recognition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has discussed efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with the head of the United Nations as the Government sends signals it will join a coalition of nations recognising a Palestinian state. Source: The Age.
Albanese to push for child social media ban at UN
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will promote Australia’s social media ban for children at the UN General Assembly in September, where he will urge other countries to pursue similar measures to limit teenagers’ exposure to harmful online content. Source: The Australian.
Labor moves ahead with plan to cap prescription medicines to $25
The Albanese Government says it will introduce legislation this week to cap the cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme prescriptions to $25, down from $31.60, from next year. Source: SBC News.