politics

The federal government argues the move will help re-establish fairness across the generations.  Source link

Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler unveiled a list of cost-saving measures designed to return the scheme to sustainable levels in a major speech to the National Press Club. Source link

Aged Care Minister Sam Rae says the decision to dump a controversial co-payment for basic at-home care will cost the budget $1 billion over four years. Follow live.  Source link

NDIS Minister Mark Butler must end the uncertainty half a million people have been living in when he announces changes to the nation’s disability scheme, mental health advocates say. Source link

The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were forgoing other care to afford the service. Source link

State treasurers say a meeting on NDIS reforms to be announced tomorrow was light on details, leaving states and territories waiting with everyone else to find out how a new round of savings measures will affect the disability scheme — and their budgets. Source link

The Australian government signs two contracts to develop counter-drone technology, including a laser that can track an object the size of a 10-cent coin travelling at more than 100 km/h. Source link

The federal government is funnelling $7 billion into technology that can defeat other drones. Follow live.  Source link

With more changes surrounding the NDIS set to be announced, here’s everything you need to know about the scheme.  Source link

Calls are growing for a new 25 per cent tax on gas exports to increase the petroleum resource rent tax on windfall profits, but companies have warned any changes would jeopardise Australia’s energy supply. Source link