politics
Butler open to NDIS changes but convinced it's heading in 'right direction'
Health Minister Mark Butler is open to adjusting the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme changes, but insists the government is on the right track. Source link
'No regrets about pulling up stumps': Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam to retire
Senator Duniam says it is time to prioritise his family after 25 years in politics, and he will leave his position in the Senate by the end of this year. Source link
Britain's defence strategy under fire while global nuclear spending surges
The prospect of nuclear weapons being used in either Ukraine or the Middle East, rather than being fired between Moscow, Washington or Beijing has risen. Source link
Tony Abbott is back in town and the fallout is biblical
Tony Abbott has been back in the political cycle for barely a fortnight and already the air is redolent with garment-rending, ancient feuds, biblical comeuppance and a listening tour. Source link
NDIS spending cuts would see 240,000 people exit the scheme, inquiry told
More than 240,000 people would exit the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over four years according to modelling as part of a plan to cut spending on the multi-billion-dollar program. Source link
Live: NDIS inquiry told 240,000 people to be 'exited' from scheme
A Senate inquiry into the government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) changes has been told 240,000 people will be “exited” from the scheme. Follow live. Source link
'Broken promise' or not, Albanese's tax decision helps One Nation
The prime minister’s cavalier breaking of election promises has poured kerosene on the fire under a party that can no longer be called “minor”. Source link
Pauline Hanson reveals Gina Rinehart's role in One Nation policymaking
Pauline Hanson speaks of her “respect” for billionaire Gina Rinehart , becoming emotional during a speech recalling her time in detention. Source link
Hanson gets emotional revisiting decades-old Abbott feud
As Anthony Albanese stood in front of a Medicare banner and Pauline Hanson put her hand out for donations, voters could be forgiven for thinking the election was two months, not two years, away. Source link
State disability ministers lash NDIS overhaul
State and territory disability ministers have accused the Albanese government of pushing on with NDIS reform that does not align with previous agreements. Source link