What we learned, Tuesday 1 October
As we draw to the end of our live news stream this Tuesday, here’s a look at what’s been keeping us busy:
Qatar Airways has announced it intends to buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from its current owner Bain Capital.
Julian Assange made his first public statement since release, where he claimed he was freed because he “pled guilty to journalism.”
Queensland premier Steven Miles has launched a last-gasp bid to stand down the controversial Townsville mayor during his final hours in office before embarking upon an uphill re-election campaign.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton was ‘more like a thug’ than an aspiring PM in his stoush with an ABC reporter about protests, Sarah Hanson-Young said.
Katy Gallager said it was ‘absolutely appropriate’ for police to investigate alleged raising of Hezbollah flags.
Every ABC staff member should read ‘disturbing’ review on racism at broadcaster, said David Anderson after the report revealed a huge majority of those interviewed revealed cultural issues in the ABC which allowed racism to thrive.
The New South Wales opposition is urging the Minns Labor government to strengthen the ban on the display of symbols of proscribed terrorist groups in the state if the federal parliament does not do so.
The government has temporarily approved an overseas supplier of PrEP to ensure the thousands of Australians, with or at risk of contracting HIV, are protected amid a shortage of the medication.
The ABS revealed mixed results on retail spending and housing approvals for August.
The LNP leader, David Crisafulli, said he would prolong the operation of a coal-fired power station beyond its planned closure date, if it couldn’t be replaced with renewables.
Liberal senator Andrew Bragg said banks should loosen credit laws to help first home buyers.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers told journalists that private briefings by senior RBA staff should “be kept confidential”.
Kyle and Jackie O’s expansion into Melbourne radio has flopped, according to the latest radio ratings covering July to September.
Australians looking for love will have more protection with dating apps captured by a safety code aimed at improving users’ experiences.
That’s all for now. Thank you for joining us – we’ll be back bright and early tomorrow.
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So, what’s in and what’s out of the NDIS lists?
For example, the following are considered NDIS supports:
Accommodation assistance
Assistance animals
Prostheses
Home and vehicle modifications
Personal mobility equipment (such as wheelchairs)
Daily life and travel assistance
Those not considered NDIS supports include:
Daily living lifestyle costs (such as rent, holidays, groceries and cigarettes)
Alternative therapies (such as tarot card reading, cuddle and crystal therapy)
Mental health treatment (such as medicines and therapy)
School and higher education fees
Unlawful goods and services (such as weapons)
Sexual services, drugs and alcohol
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