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As NDIS overhaul passes, Butler says states have much work to do
Federal and state governments must urgently start work on setting up new disability systems for older children, teenagers and adults with lower needs after the Parliament yesterday passed laws that will remove 240,000 people from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Source: The Age.
Labor and Coalition strike deal to pass controversial bill
The Albanese Government will pass reforms that it says will save the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) “from itself” by making it more sustainable and cracking down further on fraud. Source: ABC News.
Coalition MPs cross the floor to vote against gambling bill
Two Coalition MPs have crossed the floor after a deal between the major parties to pass Labor’s new restrictions on betting advertising and inducements, with crossbenchers and the Greens expressing anger and dismay at the contentious bill’s final form. Source: The Guardian.
Government unveils last-minute reforms ahead of critical new report
Sweeping last-minute changes to Labor’s gambling reforms, including a crackdown on inducements, were unveiled in Parliament, hours before the release of a damning report on the matter. Source: SBS News.
Conservative politicians reignite abortion debate
Conservative politicians have reignited debate about the rights of babies born alive via abortions, joining with a prominent religious group to campaign for stricter policy. Source: Yahoo News.
Minister says NDIS deal with Coalition is close
The Albanese Government has downplayed concerns that state-based disability supports won’t be ready when needed, as it pushes NDIS reforms targeting fraud and spending through Parliament. Source: SBS News.
Labor considers plan to increase deportation of overstayers
Labor would send out more immigration officers to try to deport visa overstayers exploiting the system under a proposed element of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s plan to overhaul the country’s migration program. Source: The Age.
Albanese denies gambling lobby influenced reforms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists that Labor has not been swayed by gambling donations as he inches closer to a compromise deal with the Opposition over the long-delayed issue of wagering reform. Source: The Age.
Petition calls for Parliament to keep Lord’s Prayer
Catholics from across Perth are collecting signatures on a petition asking Members of the Western Australia Parliament to keep the Lord’s Prayer at the start of each sitting day. Source: The Record.