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Blunt message after alleged $3.3m NDIS fraud

People thinking of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been put on notice with the government keen on a "clean up" following allegations.

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MyGov app facing overhaul to centralise online identification

Audit review of government tool housing Medicare and Centrelink services recommends significant changes

The Guardian - AU

Drivers licences, births and deaths and the census could feature in myGov expansion

The federal government flags significant changes to its myGov platform, recognising the service is now "critical national infrastructure" like roads, hospitals or the power grid.

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Digital wallet for government services on the cards

An audit into the myGov app, which houses services like Medicare and Centrelink, has recommended making it a one-stop digital wallet for identification.

AAP

Labor gears up for climate policy fight

The government's climate policy is being pincered by the opposition and the Greens, forcing Labor into a battle on two flanks.

AAP

Teen with autism forced to live in Bunbury hospital for more than three months after NDIS property eviction

It took three months to find suitable accommodation for Marley O'Meara, a 17-year-old WA boy living with autism. He spent the time in Bunbury Hospital waiting for a solution.

ABC News

Watchdog reveals thousands of reports of sexual misconduct, injury, abuse and neglect in disability group homes

A damning report reveals incidents where support workers exposed people with disability to pornography, allegedly sexually assaulted those in their care or emotionally or psychologically abused them through coercion or undue influence.

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Thousands of incidents in disability homes

More than 7000 incidents, including serious injury, abuse and neglect, have been reported in disability group homes in the past four years.

AAP

Kimberley communities offered financial relief after ‘unprecedented’ flooding

WA premier warns recovery efforts will take time after what he describes as the worst floods the state has ever seen

The Guardian - AU

This cooking program is helping people with disability gain skills in the kitchen and independence

Dedicated to promoting the independence of people with disability, The Cooks Workshop helps participants plan, shop for and cook healthy meals.

ABC News

In Voices of Us, Tim Dunlop considers the outsiders re-energising politics – and takes aim at dumbed-down media and do-nothing politicians

Did Bill Shorten lose the unlosable election in 2019 because he was too frank about franking credits? Was John Howard’s defeat in 2007 a voter reaction against WorkChoices?

The Conversation

Matthew Franklin: Anthony Albanese has the last laugh in a busy 2022

Anthony Albanese demonstrated patience, discipline and cool-headed strategic thinking, delivering Labor victory in the May election.

The New Daily

'Trainwreck' Morrison robodebt evidence

Labor minister Bill Shorten has lashed Scott Morrison's robodebt royal commission, saying he's failed to take responsibility for his part in the scheme.

AAP

Stuart Robert told lobbyist not to donate to Angus Taylor fundraising group as ‘it will be declared and it will hurt you’

Private emails from 2018 show Liberal MP told Synergy 360 boss that donation would need to be declared

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Simple myGov change becomes quantum leap as digital services rebooted

A new myGov mobile app has been hailed as a major but belated overhaul by Bill Shorten as an inquiry looms into government digital services, lobbying and

The Canberra Times

Services Australia digital experience 'likely to get worse' with contractor cuts: Fletcher

At least 400 contractors were told their employment was ending on December 2.

The New Daily

Underused COVID app to be part of ‘lobbying scandal’ inquiry

Agencies on notice over the "lobbying scandal" focusing on contracts in areas of the government overseen by Stuart Robert.

The Guardian - AU

Cap on coal price complicating federal bid to quell Australians’ energy costs

Bill Shorten says all options remain on the table as the federal government remains hopeful agreement with states can be struck

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MP approach to department staff 'foolish'

Bill Shorten says details revealed in leaked emails between a consulting company and former minister were sufficient to warrant an investigation.

AAP

'Early wins' for people with disability

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says getting people with a disability out of hospital and clearing legal backlogs are "early wins" but there's more work to be done.

The Guardian - AU

Bill Shorten reveals review into Stuart Robert ‘lobbying scandal’ claims

The former Coalition minister denies he influenced government contracts, declaring in parliament he had ‘zero involvement’

AAP

Ex-minister accused of intimidating staff

An under-pressure former federal cabinet minister has been accused in parliament of inappropriately seeking to pressure public servants.

ABC News

Bill Shorten orders investigation into claims former cabinet minister Stuart Robert intervened to help friends win Centrelink contract

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says concerning new reports of former cabinet minister Stuart Robert's alleged interference to help negotiate a multi-million-dollar Centrelink contract will be investigated "thoroughly", as Mr Robert denies any misconduct.

AAP

Medibank hackers declare 'case closed'

The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.

The Guardian - AU

Losers who lived: Matthew Guy is among the rare breed of opposition leaders given a second chance

Thrashed in 2018, the Liberal leader is hoping to find redemption in this weekend’s Victorian election – but the polls are not on his side

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