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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.

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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.

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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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Integrity bill passes lower house as new accusations emerge

The government is a step closer to achieving a signature campaign pledge after the bill for its integrity body passed the lower house.

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Labor orders investigation into government contracts linked to Stuart Robert

Bill Shorten tells parliament that using public office to ‘enrich private mates’ is corruption following newspaper report on Coalition MP

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor stings RBA governor on wages remark; Friendlyjordies’ home ‘firebombed’; and the world’s oldest meal

RBA governor Philip Lowe says it is ‘best [to] avoid’ pushing wages up even as workers suffer real wage cut due to inflation

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Government cool on workplace bill changes

Proposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench support.

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Afternoon Update: Nauru refugees land in New Zealand; EVs to become cheaper; and a giant goldfish

First six refugees resettled in New Zealand from Australia’s offshore processing facility, nine years after the initial offer

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews on placing women at the forefront of the ‘ugliest’ campaign he’s fought as leader

In an exclusive interview, Victoria’s premier worries about the rise of extremism and says his reform agenda is not over

The Guardian - AU

NDIS: Bill Shorten accuses states of underspending on disability care

Schools could play a bigger role in supporting children, minister suggests, as he also targets rorts and ‘rent-seeking behaviour’

The Guardian - AU

NDIS minister Bill Shorten reads the riot act to rorters, vowing to track down 'shonky' providers

The minister in charge of the NDIS has vowed to track down "shonky" disability providers, telling them to "get off my scheme".

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Inquest cancelled into death of man with disabilities as family drip-fed crucial information on NDIS failures

David Harris died after his NDIS funding was cut off. New information reveals the agency deleted a callback request weeks before his death.

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NDIS plans rely on algorithms to judge need – the upcoming review should change that

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced a review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, amid claims of a cost blowout, heightened by budget forecasts.

The Conversation

Anthony Albanese plays the long game

The sobriety of Budget 2022 reveals much about the political evolution of Anthony Albanese, Matthew Franklin writes.

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Government to crack down on NDIS provider fraud amid warning scheme will soon cost $50bn annually

Bill Shorten says $126m earmarked in Labor’s October budget will help protect national disability insurance scheme ‘from crooks’

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Netball Australia faces funding crisis after Hancock Prospecting withdrawal as other sports warn of damage from saga

The decision of Hancock Prospecting to withdraw sponsorship presents a financial crisis for Netball Australia, as the sport's authorities take criticism for their handling of the issue and failure to listen to players' concerns, writes Tracey Holmes.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Politics of future budgets likely to get harder for Albanese government

When Kevin Rudd made Bill Shorten parliamentary secretary for disabilities in 2007, the post was a good deal less than the high-profile new MP’s ambition for a ministry.

Newcastle Herald

NDIS review must be wide-ranging and independent, given Labor's role in creating the disability scheme

NDIS review must ask hard questions

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NDIS forecast to cost extra $8.8bn over estimates as Shorten announces independent review

Labor blames Coalition neglect and promises review will not be about cost-cutting, despite escalating costs

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Government brings forward planned NDIS review, urges bigger focus on disability scheme's benefits

A planned review of the NDIS will be brought forward to this year, with the federal government promising to work closely alongside people with disability.

AAP

NDIS put under spotlight in new review

A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be carried out to find improvements and ensure costs are being well managed.

Newcastle Herald

'Shocking': Medicare rorted by up to $8 billion a year

The federal government has "put the crooks on notice" amid reports the Medicare system is being rorted by up to $8 billion a year.

AAP

Medicare rorts claims to be investigated

Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.

ABC News

Australia's digital divide means 2.8 million people remain 'highly excluded' from internet access

Australians living without internet say they're struggling to cope as bank, government and other essential services move online at a rapid pace.

The New Daily

‘Far from over’: Victoria’s flood horror tipped to escalate further

Hundreds of properties are underwater or isolate and thousands of people remain without power, as Australia's flood emergency worsens.

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