‘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.
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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Advocates push to delay key reforms to the NDIS
An inquiry is set to hear calls for sweeping government changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme to be pushed back.
‘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.
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.
Last-minute budget pitch to ‘level field’ for young
Labor has made a pre-budget pitch to young Australians on social media as the government shakes up the tax system to help more people buy homes.
Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget
Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget.
‘See you in heaven’: family heartbreak after body found
The mother of an abducted girl has provided a heartbreaking tribute after a body was found in a large-scale search, saying her family will meet her in heaven.
States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes
State leaders and ministers say they were kept in the dark on the extent of planned changes to the NDIS and fear they're being left to pick up the tab.
NDIS revamp deadline guaranteed as ‘hostages’ exposed
Anthony Albanese has offered assurances to disabled Australians as a premier warns overhauling a federal support scheme will leave the discarded worse off.
Pressure on states to get behind NDIS changes
States and territories are being lobbied by the federal treasurer to back National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms to handle more people than previously.
NDIS cuts not just about kicking people off: minister
The minister in charge of the NDIS has defended looming changes to the scheme that will require people with disabilities to be reassessed.
‘Cuts, cuts, cuts’: NDIS costs slashed in crack down
Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.
‘Tragic case’: damning report on boys found in squalor
Almost six years after two disabled brothers were found in squalor, a damning report reveals how concerns about their health and wellbeing were ignored.
Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change
Transport subsidy schemes around Australia need urgent reform to give people with disabilities greater choice and lower costs, a report has found.
Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs
The nation's second-largest disability employer has been sold, saving 1250 jobs, after a government rescue package prevented its collapse.
‘Long overdue’: states sign off on $25b hospital deal
An eleventh-hour agreement means states and territories will receive extra funding for public hospitals but health experts are calling for more reforms.
NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck
Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.
No concern over delay to kids’ autism program, says PM
Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.
‘Cracks’ in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead
Jayden Conroy was stabbed 11 times while behind bars but faced with inadequate NDIS support on the outside, he sought to return to prison life.
‘Cruel game’: cracks showing over NDIS scheme shake-up
Tensions have bubbled to the surface over a federal overhaul of support for autistic children to rein in snowballing NDIS scheme costs.
Former NDIS provider fined millions over man’s death
A mentally disabled man was left unsupervised and then fatally struck by a car. His care provider has now been slammed in the Federal Court.
States and feds go toe-to-toe over hospital funding
The fight over a new health funding agreement is becoming increasingly heated as the states accuse the federal government of adding to pressure on hospitals.
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.
More details sought on plan to shift autism from NDIS
Children with autism and developmental delay will be moved off the NDIS and onto a new program, but advocates are concerned about how it will impact parents.
‘Pains me to the heart’: MP fears NDIS autism changes
Anxious parents of autistic children are urging for adequate supports to be in place as proposed changes to the disability scheme take communities off-guard.
The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
A plan to divert children with autism and development delays from the NDIS is crucial to ensure the scheme remains sustainable, the disability minister says.
Access all areas for Headliners at outback music bash
All roads are leading to Mundi Mundi as some 15,000 people of all ages and abilities converge in the outback to enjoy three days of live music under the stars.