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Suspended NDIS 'scapegoat' reinstated after ABC report

Suspended NDIS 'scapegoat' reinstated after ABC report

An NDIS employee claims he was "thrown under the bus" by the organisation after concerning practices at an autism care provider were publicly revealed.

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

'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.

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

A domestic violence helpline will expand its services to text messaging in a bid to ensure victim-survivors are better able to access support and counselling.

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Australia should delay AI laws, productivity boss warns

Australia should delay AI laws, productivity boss warns

A business summit has heard Australia should not introduce laws around the use of artificial intelligence or it could risk being left behind other countries.

International factors driving petrol price pain

International factors driving petrol price pain

Higher international fuel prices driven by oil production cuts and strong demand, combined with a lower US dollar exchange rate, are pushing up petrol prices.

Digital platforms urged to adopt code for complaints

Digital platforms urged to adopt code for complaints

Digital platforms such as Facebook, Google and YouTube have been urged by the government to implement a voluntary code to handle user complaints.

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia has pledged support for vulnerable Pacific neighbours on the frontline of climate change as the Albanese government rejoins a global climate fund.

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Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

The threat posed by right-wing extremism and ways to counter young people being radicalised will be examined in a parliamentary inquiry.

White collar staff among first to face AI wave: report

White collar staff among first to face AI wave: report

White collar staff among first to face AI wave: report

White collar staff among first to face AI wave: report

Professions likely to feel the early impact of artificial intelligence have been identified by a report that warns training must adapt to fit the technology.

'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

Students say they will not let up with their demands as hundreds skipped school in support of Palestine and an end to the conflict in Gaza.

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

A parliamentary inquiry has called for continued funding for social housing in a comprehensive report on Australia's rental crisis.

Higgins 'very broken' after alleged parliamentary rape

Higgins 'very broken' after alleged parliamentary rape

Higgins 'very broken' after alleged parliamentary rape

Higgins 'very broken' after alleged parliamentary rape

A close confidant of Brittany Higgins has told a court she was sobbing in his arms days after being allegedly raped by Bruce Lehrmann on a minister's couch.

ASX edges lower amid late energy sector resurgence

ASX edges lower amid late energy sector resurgence

ASX edges lower amid late energy sector resurgence

ASX edges lower amid late energy sector resurgence

The Australian share market recovered to finish just 0.1 per cent down after whipsawing oil prices sent energy stocks on a wild rollercoaster ride.

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Frontline workers will soon be given extra protections after Labor struck a deal with the Senate cross bench to pass several industrial relations reforms.

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Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Calls from rural Australians have doubled in the past year to a phone counselling service founded to help tradies, truckies and other blue collar workers.

Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough

A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.

AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action

A major concussion class action against the AFL relies on a medical report from the code in the '90s, as new details of Max Rooke's injuries were revealed.

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'Unbalanced' disability system needs rapid change

Once considered world-leading, the effectiveness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been questioned as its cost continues to surge.

Fifth former detainee arrested as extradition looms

Police have arrested another person who allegedly committed fresh offences after being released from immigration detention.

Advocates call for council to drive disability reforms

Following the release of a review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, peak bodies say people living with a disability must be at the reform table.

Super funds, banks soon to give more financial advice

Super members and banking and insurance customers will soon be able to access affordable financial advice under changes announced by the Labor government.

Bad influence: social media stars and firms exposed

A sweep by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found that many online influencers and businesses are misleading the public.

New commissioner picked to run tax office

The federal government has filled two pivotal economic roles at the tax office and Reserve Bank of Australia.

Final report on veteran suicide pushed back months

A final report into defence and veteran suicide will be handed down later than planned after the royal commission probing the issues was given an extension.

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