National cabinet
States to probe alcohol laws for links to domestic violence
Each state and territory will investigate whether they should shorten trading hours or limit online delivery options, bringing alcohol into the national conversation about gendered violence.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Labor adds billions to state deals on housing
Albanese struck a deal with state and territory leaders on Friday to inject more cash into construction, including a five-year agreement on social housing.
- by David Crowe
‘Can’t have another Molly’: NSW says ‘all options’ are on the table on domestic violence
The NSW government has left the door open to a royal commission ahead of a crucial meeting of cabinet on violence against women and children.
- by Michael McGowan
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Domestic violence
Leaders weigh plan to track domestic violence offenders
The prime minister has also warned about the way boys and men are gaining access to violent and misogynistic content online, raising the prospect of new measures.
- by David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
Families to be diverted to new scheme to rein in NDIS costs
Children with autism and developmental difficulties will receive “foundational supports” at school or in childcare centres under a new system.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Albanese’s $3.5b GST sweetener clinches state support for NDIS deal
The agreement extends a costly federal pledge on the GST until at least 2031 to settle angry disputes with the premiers over cuts to state revenue.
- by David Crowe
Premiers push for more hospital funding as elective surgery wait times rise
A potential funding fix on health at national cabinet on Wednesday comes amid open disputes on GST and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- by David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
Minns, Allan criticise feds over NDIS threat ahead of negotiations
Premiers Chris Minns and Jacinta Allan have sent a clear warning to their federal counterparts that NSW and Victoria will not be bullied at national cabinet this week.
- by Alexandra Smith, James Massola and Kieran Rooney
What cutting NDIS-funded autism support will mean for families
Children with autism on the NDIS access on average 5.2 support services while those not on the scheme access just 2.7.
- by Amber Schultz
Opinion
ALP
Labor foes are in furious agreement, and that’s infuriating
Political parties camouflage their factional policy squabbles because as we all know, disunity is death. But disagreement can also lead to fresh thinking.
- by Sean Kelly
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FIFA Women's World Cup
PM lifts hopes of public holiday if Matildas win Cup as small business issues warning
The prospects of a public holiday if the Matildas clinch the World Cup are firming, but small business has warned against declaring the “unprofitable” idea.
- by Latika Bourke
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