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Coalition backs NDIS crackdown as Butler prepares to reveal savings plan
Health and Disability Minister Mark Butler will use a keynote speech next week to reveal Labor’s plans for slowing down growth in the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme, as the Coalition lends its support to cracking down on unregistered providers in the program. Source: The Age.
Minister hints at more cost-of-living relief in budget
Households could receive additional cost-of-living relief in the federal budget because of high fuel prices, according to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King. Source: The Age.
Chalmers says Australians ready for hard decisions in May Budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes Australians are ready for hard decisions that will form a central part of the May Budget after revealing the economy will struggle for the rest of the decade without major reforms and cuts to government spending. Source: The Age.
Canavan wants Australians to have more babies
Senator Matthew Canavan has never shied away from his Catholic faith, but the new Nationals leader says he is not in the business of salvation – and he warns anyone from thinking the state should be. Source: The Catholic Leader.
RBA warns recession may be unavoidable after raising rates again
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been given a stark warning by the Reserve Bank that a recession may be the only way to drive inflation out of the economy after the bank board split to support a second successive increase in official interest rates. Source: The Age.
Chalmers says no recession but expect more cost-of-living pain
Households can expect significant additional cost-of-living pressures because of the war in the Middle East, with Jim Chalmers confirming that the government expects inflation to rise beyond 4.5 per cent in Australia. Source: The Guardian.
NSW snubs Albanese Government’s housing bonus scheme
The effectiveness of the Albanese Government’s flagship incentive program to reward states and territories for building more homes in a bid to solve the housing crisis has been criticised by the key jurisdiction tasked with building the most new dwellings. Source: The Australian.
Number of Iranian soccer players seeking asylum increases to seven
At least seven members of Iran’s women’s football team have sought asylum in Australia out of fear they will face persecution if they return home. Source: ABC News.
Labor funds 50 new university placements to boost GP numbers
Australian universities will be able to apply for a share of 50 new government-funded medical placements, as Labor doubles down on its pledge to expand access to primary health care. Source: News.com.au.