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Drawing a line: disability arts sector fears NDIS cuts

Drawing a line: disability arts sector fears NDIS cuts

A studio for artists with intellectual disabilities has produced an Archibald finalist but cuts to the NDIS have the arts disability sector worried.

Push for path to appeal computer-determined health care

Push for path to appeal computer-determined health care

Push for path to appeal computer-determined health care

Push for path to appeal computer-determined health care

Independent MPs will back a bill to change the automated decision-making pathways the government uses to determine key health funding.

Labor against 'whack-a-mole' approach to tech ban

Labor against 'whack-a-mole' approach to tech ban

Labor against 'whack-a-mole' approach to tech ban

Labor against 'whack-a-mole' approach to tech ban

Calls for a ban on wearable technology such as smart glasses have been shut down by the government, as disability advocates urge caution.

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'She deserved dignity': family's anger over NDIS death

'She deserved dignity': family's anger over NDIS death

Relatives of a woman under NDIS care who died after being found in squalid conditions say they hope no family ever suffers the heartbreak they endured.

Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light

Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light

Multiple changes were added at the last minute to contentious NDIS reforms after a deal between the major parties to rein in costs of the scheme.

Hearing loss and dementia link can drive implant growth

Hearing loss and dementia link can drive implant growth

Australian hearing implant company Cochlear has suffered a fall in annual earnings but is positive about the future uptake of its pioneering technology.

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

A call to expand early access to retirement funds to tackle cost-of-living pressures from Pauline Hanson has given the government a boost in a busy week.

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'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding.

Labor confident of an NDIS deal despite reform backlash

Labor confident of an NDIS deal despite reform backlash

Labor confident of an NDIS deal despite reform backlash

Labor confident of an NDIS deal despite reform backlash

The federal disability minister has defended changes to the NDIS, flagging further amendments to tackle fraud and win parliamentary support.

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

An inquiry report recommending multibillion-dollar cuts to the national disability fund go ahead is being tempered by widespread warnings over the shake-up

'Stop the madness': Liberal eyes big tech, party policy

'Stop the madness': Liberal eyes big tech, party policy

'Stop the madness': Liberal eyes big tech, party policy

'Stop the madness': Liberal eyes big tech, party policy

A Liberal frontbencher has called on his party to slash the construction code, cut migration, tax big tech more and freeze the NDIS to fix Australia's malaise.

Neglect charges dropped over malnourished woman's death

Neglect charges dropped over malnourished woman's death

Neglect charges dropped over malnourished woman's death

Neglect charges dropped over malnourished woman's death

Years after a woman with cerebral palsy was found dead in squalid conditions, a former director of an NDIS provider has pleaded guilty to reckless conduct.

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Labor is confident of securing a deal for controversial gambling reforms, despite concerns the measures do not go far enough to reduce harm.

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

A major overhaul of Australia's national disability program has secured bipartisan support but advocates have warned the changes could have deadly consequences.

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'All relative': Labor plays down decade-low poll result

Labor's primary vote has fallen to its lowest level since the dying days of the Gillard government, but an expert says the figure is not as bad as it seems.

'Fatal impacts' feared for LGBTQI community due to cuts

Advocacy groups have warned changes to the NDIS could force members of the LGBTQI community back into the closet.

'Breathtaking' NDIS exploitation in remote communities

Multiple groups have told an inquiry the federal government's proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms should not go ahead in their current form.

Seeing-eye dog puppies bone up on theatre etiquette

Aspiring seeing-eye dogs have visited a renowned arts venue, highlighting accessibility measures to help blind and low-vision people.

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Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

The family of twins with mobility issues has sued Virgin Australia for discrimination after the boys were allegedly refused access to the closest lavatory.

'Utter contempt': debate explodes over social media ban

Politicians are trading fire after support collapsed for updates to Australia's social media ban, which once had bipartisan support.

Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent

Down in the polls, Liberal leader Angus Taylor will look to reconnect with voters through a blitz of marginal seats as parliament rises for its winter break.

Labor-led committee calls for tougher NDIS fraud rules

Hundreds of thousands of Australians are expected to lose access to the NDIS under an overhaul aimed at reducing the spiralling cost of the scheme.

Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks

The federal government is being accused of a crucial oversight as it tries to ram its overhaul of taxes on investments through parliament.

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Controversial changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will get a parliamentary green light after Labor made a handful of concessions.

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.

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