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'Breathtaking' NDIS exploitation in remote communities

'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

Seeing-eye dog puppies bone up on theatre etiquette

Seeing-eye dog puppies bone up on theatre etiquette

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.

Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

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.

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'Utter contempt': debate explodes over social media ban

'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

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

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

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.

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Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

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

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares

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.

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

'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.

Final report into 'rubbish' disability reforms delayed

Final report into 'rubbish' disability reforms delayed

Final report into 'rubbish' disability reforms delayed

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.

Minister accuses states of exaggerating NDIS criticism

Minister accuses states of exaggerating NDIS criticism

Minister accuses states of exaggerating NDIS criticism

Minister accuses states of exaggerating NDIS criticism

State and territory ministers have hit out at looming reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but the minister in charge says they're posturing.

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

A government autism support program has been applauded but questions are being raised as to what happens when participants age out at just nine years old.

NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

State leaders, stakeholders and the opposition are hardening their criticism of NDIS reforms with just weeks to go until the government hopes to pass them.

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'No agreement': states take aim at Labor over NDIS cuts

State and territory ministers have attacked the federal government over its planned NDIS changes, warning it risks leaving disabled people stranded.

Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Children will be assessed twice for autism and development delays before entering school as a state prepares to launch its NDIS alternative.

A brutal sport: para ice hockey stars are Hard as Puck

It's hard to imagine a sport more brutal than para ice hockey. A documentary follows the struggles of West Australia's only team, the Garden Island Pirates.

'Blood on your hands': disability reforms blasted

Disability and human rights advocates have serious concerns about a planned overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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Australian-first plan to spot autism, ADHD in schools

Parents and teachers could benefit under a state election pitch to place specialists in prep classes to assess, refer and diagnose neurodivergent students.

'Historic': disability workers push for massive raise

Australian disability and community workers are calling for a historic pay rise, with almost a third saying they cannot meet basic living costs.

'Back in the 1970s': NDIS changes to take away dignity

Cost-saving measures targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme will strip disabled Australians of their dignity, advocates have warned.

NDIS cuts could restrict some people from work access

The health department has not explained how budgets for travelling to work or medical appointments would be preserved under sweeping changes to the NDIS.

Voters back union push to get more help for teachers

There is unanimous support across the political spectrum for teachers needing support with the complexities of modern classrooms.

Heartbreak as cops avoid charges over Aboriginal death

Police says anger in communities will be understandable after a decision not to prosecute officers who held down an Aboriginal man who died.

NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS.

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