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Retiring Shorten took control of his destiny, Albanese says – probably a little later than PM would’ve liked

Bill Shorten and Anthony Albanese have had a complicated political relationship, at times simmering with tension. Today, however, the PM wished him well

The Guardian - AU

Shorten 'needs to know what he is walking into': New VC welcomed, with a caveat

Union among those offering warm welcome to University of Canberra.

The Canberra Times

University and vice-chancellor parted after 'leadership retreat' - report

Union suggests a 'golden handshake' took place.

The Canberra Times

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University of Canberra denies giving former head a 'golden handshake'

'UC's response raises more questions than it answers,' union says.

The Canberra Times

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

Recommendations to reboot the NDIS have finally been released. 5 experts react

Findings from an extensive review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been released with ideas on how to transform it. Led by co-chairs Bruce Bonyhady and Lisa Paul, the review heard from around 10,000 people before making 26 recommendations with 139 supporting actions. Presenting their findings, co-chairs wrote:

The Conversation

Federal government to crack down on 'profiteering' under the NDIS and make overcharging for the same product illegal

The federal government is working on a new law to explicitly make it illegal to charge more for products and services because a client is on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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A new review into how teachers are educated should acknowledge they learn throughout their careers (not just at the start)

Last August, the federal government set up an expert panel to look at the continuous improvement agenda in teacher education in Australia.

The Conversation

Our study found new teachers perform just as well in the classroom as their more experienced colleagues

The past four decades have seen an endless stream of reviews into teacher education. Australia has clocked up more than 100 since 1979. This comes amid constant concerns teachers are not adequately prepared for the classroom.

The Conversation

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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