Bill Shorten
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- Disability
The NDIS is Shorten’s legacy, and Labor’s problem
The NDIS may be one of modern Labor’s biggest reforms, but the unwieldy scheme has come at a big cost politicians will spend years wrangling.
- The Herald's View
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- Disability
More than half a million workers earn income from NDIS, Shorten says in parting shot at critics
Bill Shorten has hailed the NDIS jobs boom as an achievement as big as Medicare. But economists say it might be a drain on the economy and the federal budget.
- Paul Sakkal
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- Political leadership
Albanese reshuffles ministries ahead of election, promoting four women
The prime minister had an open spot in the government’s senior ranks after former Labor leader Bill Shorten announced his retirement.
- David Crowe
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- Disability
‘No longer a problem child’: Shorten says he’s shored up NDIS beyond election
The outgoing minister has delivered parting words designed to defuse a political fight over the $47 billion program ahead of the federal election.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
Labor ministers admit Dutton marriage meme is stupid and mean
The prime minister ordered a meme mocking Dutton’s marriage be taken down, but campaign strategists say the gaffe is a warning sign ahead of the campaign.
- Olivia Ireland
Value the independent voices in parliament
Andrew Wilkie regrets signing a deal with Julia Gillard when she didn’t follow through with gambling reform and says the independents would be well advised to stay independent.
Families to keep music and art therapy funding as Shorten pauses cuts
The saga shows the sensitivity at play as the government introduces a raft of changes to bring down spending on one of its biggest expenses, forecast to cost $93 billion by 2033-34.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
Upper-class house swaps, political break-ups and media scandals: CBD looks back on 2024
This column gives thanks to the higher powers for people with big houses, in what became a mainstay for us. Even the PM seemed a little distracted by the property market.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
‘The noise is horrendous’: Neighbours call out Andy Lee’s mansion renovation
Everyone loves TV funny guy Andy Lee. Except anyone living anywhere near his massive mansion renovation, which involves a tunnel and 7.7-metre basement.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
PM absolutely denies feud as Plibersek tries to save her bill
The Greens are demanding tougher conditions if the environment protection agency is back on table in February.
- David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
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