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States concerned aged care plans won’t fix bed block
Labor’s bid to woo states into supporting NDIS reforms has hit a hurdle, with jurisdictions saying the Commonwealth’s promise to build an extra 5000 aged care beds a year won’t address the bed block already choking their health systems. Source: The Australian.
Chalmers set to announce cash handout for every working Australian
The Albanese Government is set to announce a multibillion-dollar cash splash for all working Australians as its centrepiece cost-of-living support in the May budget. Source: The Australian.
Grim warning for workers with inflation set to hit a three-year high
Inflation is set to reach a three-year high, with warnings that the Australian economy could be in the grip of stagflation, driving more than 100,000 people out of work within months. Source: The Age.
Government committee calls for increase in Centrelink payments
Calls are growing louder for Centrelink payments to be raised further amid an ongoing cost of living crunch for many Australians. Source: Yahoo News.
Reforms spark fears over new definition of ‘permanent’ disability
Labor faces backlash over how it will define “permanent” disability and “functionality”, with warnings it will be “impossible” for one eligibility tool to be rolled out across more than 100 disability types. Source: The Australian.
NDIS cuts a cause for concern: Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services Australia has expressed concern following the reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme announced by Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler yesterday.
Chalmers warns ‘unaffordable’ scheme faces major changes
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the National Disability Insurance Scheme is not affordable in its current form, laying the groundwork for major changes to the $50 billion program to become the central savings plank of next month’s budget. Source: The Age.
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.