FED:Labor's reform outlook cools before long winter break Controversial changes to both the tax system and the NDIS are under negotiation as Labor tries to land a deal with the Greens before parliament breaks. AAP · Jun 21
Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party. AAP · Jun 21
The winter break is coming, but before then Labor wants deals with the Greens on tax and the Coalition on the NDIS One Nation pressure and poor performance in the polls mean Anthony Albanese is searching for a win – and may be willing to bargain for it The Guardian - AU · Jun 21
Dane’s payout for historical sexual abuse meant the NDIS slashed his funding. He and his mum are fighting back Dane Waites lives with profound autism, a severe intellectual disability and bipolar disorder. His support plan was cut and he can no long afford key services The Guardian - AU · Jun 20
Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed Disability advocates are urging the federal government to consider making changes to their planned reform of the NDIS as a final report is again delayed. AAP · Jun 19
The NDIS has given Joe vital social skills. Funding cuts leave his mother fearing how he will ‘do life’ The 22-year-old, who has Down syndrome, relies on social and community programs – half of which are set to be axed from the disability insurance scheme The Guardian - AU · Jun 19
FED:Delayed NDIS reform report 'proves probe was rushed' Disability organisations are anxiously awaiting a parliamentary inquiry's judgement on a plan to reform the NDIS and remove tens of thousands of participants. AAP · Jun 18
'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline Contentious changes to the NDIS remain up in the air, with a final report into the reforms still to be released as another deadline is missed. AAP · Jun 18
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS? Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues: its budget tax reforms, its wrestle to curb the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the electorally sensitive area of… The Conversation · Jun 18
From a school project to a broken system: the Canberra maker fighting eye-watering markups An innovator's mission to make disability support affordable again. The Canberra Times · Jun 17
The NDIS spent a year fighting our request to give our quadriplegic kid a wheelchair. Talk about wasteful What’s frustrating about Labor’s budget cuts is that they imply disabled people are to blame for cost blowouts The Guardian - AU · Jun 16
Final report into 'rubbish' disability reforms delayed Plans to overhaul Australia's main disability support program are facing an increasingly rocky road as the coalition hardens its criticism of the changes. AAP · Jun 16