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Parents sound alarm on major change for autistic kids

Parents sound alarm on major change for autistic kids

An attempt to rein in the snowballing cost of the NDIS could happen too fast and might leave some autistic children overlooked, an inquiry has been told.

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact

Collaboration on cutting-edge military technology such as drones and intelligence sharing between Australia and Ukraine could soon receive a significant boost.

Lifting unemployment benefit found to slow job hunting

Lifting unemployment benefit found to slow job hunting

Lifting unemployment benefit found to slow job hunting

Lifting unemployment benefit found to slow job hunting

Increasing the rate of welfare payments discourages unemployed people from looking for work, but that doesn't mean it's bad policy, a study has found.

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NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

Criminals, charlatans and dodgy providers attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme will face a tougher fraud detection system.

Spending on NDIS $1 billion lower than forecasts

Spending on NDIS $1 billion lower than forecasts

Lower spending on the NDIS won't mean a lack of support for people with disabilities, Minister Bill Shorten says, following updated budget forecasts.

Struggle for Aussies on income support 'national shame'

Struggle for Aussies on income support 'national shame'

Almost three-quarters of Australians receiving income support are cutting back on essentials including food due to the rising cost of living, a survey shows.

Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns

Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns

Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has slammed proposed changes to the NDIS, saying it would reduce participants to their impairment.

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Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements.

Welfare debts miscalculated by federal departments

Welfare debts miscalculated by federal departments

Welfare debts miscalculated by federal departments

Welfare debts miscalculated by federal departments

The ombudsman has found Services Australia and the Department of Social Services misinterpreted and unlawfully applied welfare laws to calculate debts.

Boost for welfare payments as calls grow for more

Boost for welfare payments as calls grow for more

Boost for welfare payments as calls grow for more

Boost for welfare payments as calls grow for more

Welfare recipients will get an increase in their payments after key legislation passed federal parliament.

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