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Seven rescued from remote WA finally home – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 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.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Universal screen for developmental delays on the cards

Children with developmental delays could learn to manage their disabilities earlier after a review into the NDIS suggested implementing foundational supports.

AAP · Dec 10, 2023

Bill Shorten says it would have ‘helped’ if high court released reasons for indefinite detention ruling earlier

High court demolished indefinite detention system and ‘within one month the Albanese government’s resolved it’, Labor minister says

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023

Somehow Australian politics has delivered a Christmas miracle – and that’s a big deal

Anthony Albanese’s success in pushing ahead on NDIS reform is a triumph of hope over experience. Can Peter Dutton rise to the occasion?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023

'Stirring things up': NDIS reforms for 'fairer' system with autism targeted

'They're also shaking up how they assess children's needs.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 8, 2023

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

Bill Shorten has issued a warning to NDIS providers looking to make a quick profit off the scheme following the handing down of a landmark review.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

NDIS: advocates call for ‘ironclad commitment’ no participant will lose support before new services in place

Disability organisations welcome proposed changes around foundational supports but urge Labor to give guarantee no participant will be worse off

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on making the NDIS fit for purpose

Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services, has released the review of the NDIS, which recommends sweeping changes to the scheme. The reforms to come will see the states take up much of the responsibility for providing services for people with more minor issues, especially…

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023