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Pro-Palestine protests closing MPs’ electorate offices ‘have no place in a democracy’, Albanese says

Prime minister denounces ‘actions to intimidate’ as Australia Palestine Advocacy Network condemns his remarks

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2024

Wong calls for Gaza ceasefire saying ‘this war must end’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024

Bill Shorten’s speechwriter paid $300,000 a year by Services Australia, Senate estimates told

Julianne Stewart has secured two-year contract despite agency employing 200 media and communication staff

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024

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Wong defends sending NDIS minister to Ukraine talks

NDIS minister and former opposition leader Bill Shorten will attend a Ukrainian peace summit on behalf of Australia, raising the eyebrows of the opposition.

AAP · Jun 3, 2024

Rallies decry Rafah offensive as police probe vandalism

More pro-Palestine rallies are expected in Sydney and Melbourne after MPs' offices and a US consulate were vandalised, prompting police to investigate.

AAP · May 31, 2024

'Party is over': crackdown on costly NDIS plan rorts

The government has vowed to stamp out unscrupulous NDIS providers encouraging participants to spend their funding too quickly and on non-disability supports.

AAP · May 25, 2024

Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns

Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has slammed proposed changes to the NDIS, saying it would reduce participants to their impairment.

AAP · May 22, 2024

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Centrepay scandal: Labor to reform debit scheme to combat ‘predatory behaviour’

Review follows Guardian Australia investigation identifying deep and ongoing failures with voluntary bill-paying service for Centrelink recipients

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024

Afternoon Update: Betting scandal rocks A-League; top swimmers back Rinehart over portraits; and the little penguins at risk of disappearing

Macarthur FC ‘shocked’ after three of its players arrested and charged

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2024

Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton’s alternative – lower migration, more homes, and a populist swipe at billionaires

When he was opposition leader, Bill Shorten faced Coalition criticism for attacking “the top end of town”, a phrase he used in his 2019 budget reply.

The Conversation · May 16, 2024

Centrelink claims backlog slashed after hiring blitz

More than 500,000 claims made to Services Australia have been removed from the backlog in just 10 weeks.

AAP · Apr 25, 2024

Alleged NDIS fraud cases before court top 100

A task force set up to tackle fraud within a government-funded disability insurance scheme has led to dozens of people facing court.

AAP · Apr 22, 2024

Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content

Political leaders are calling for an overhaul of social media platforms and harsher penalties following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

‘Outrageously scary’: NDIS participants fear proposed changes will give them less choice and control

Many who use the NDIS disagree with the mandatory registration of disability workers, saying it could block their access to support

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024

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AAP · Apr 9, 2024

Shorten demands criminals not be 'dumped' in NDIS

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will write to the states demanding they stop relying on the disability scheme to manage released criminals.

AAP · Mar 31, 2024

State memorial service for prominent youth worker

The Victorian government has confirmed there will be a state memorial service for youth outreach workers Les Twentyman.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2024

‘One of Melbourne’s big characters’: youth worker Les Twentyman dies aged 76

Twentyman spent more than four decades campaigning on youth homelessness and social welfare

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

Disability scheme overhaul transforms access to support

An overhaul of the government's disability scheme could change the way Australians access support funding and give powers to the program's watchdog.

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

Morning Mail: six missing in US bridge collapse, welfare funds diverted to gas giant, Assange wins short reprieve

Cargo vessel may have lost power before ramming into bridge in Baltimore; AGL received thousands of dollars from former customers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

Burney welcomes ‘circuit breaker’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

Greens and disability groups criticise federal government gag on NDIS talks

Guardian Australia understands a major announcement will be made on Wednesday but those consulted are sworn to secrecy

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024

NSW government knocks back Inner West Council demerger proposal – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024

Seven rescued from remote WA finally home – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024

Morrison says faith gives him ability to be honest on his failings – he just doesn’t have any

Former Australian PM says speech ‘not an opportunity to run through a bullet point list’ of achievements, before running through a bullet point list of achievements

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Disability providers who overcharge and under-service Australians are in the government's sights as it announces a task force to look at the NDIS registry.

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