‘Australians need relief’: Dutton banks on RBA rate cut
The Opposition Leader has joined a chorus of politicians from both sides looking to the RBA to cut rates, pointing out there have been 12 interest rate rises under the Albanese government.
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NDIS to notch up $600m in savings
More than $600m has been shaved off the projected budget forecast for NDIS in the first seven months of the financial year despite almost 20,000 new participants joining the scheme in the past quarter alone.
‘No limits’: $44bn NDIS open to all disabilities
NDIS Minister Amanda Rishworth says there will be no tightening of what disabilities are eligible for the scheme despite the government facing a mammoth effort to rein in its costs, with Labor to instead launch a new review panel.
States lashed for disability failures
The nation’s peak disability body has slammed states and territories for not yet striking an agreement on a new system of care for those with milder disabilities.
Don’t get into bed with ALP, teals told
Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie said he would ensure he had the ‘freedom of manoeuvre’ in the next term and ruled out striking a deal with Labor as he had done with the Gillard government.
‘That’s just not true’: Steggall and Farrell in parliament corridor stoush |WATCH
Independent Zali Steggall has blasted Special Minister for State Don Farrell at a doorstop in Canberra over controversial new electoral reforms agreed to by the two major parties.
Electoral reform ‘dirty deal’ disgust
Labor is poised to strike a deal with the Coalition on electoral reforms that would cap how much parties and other entities can spend on an election campaign while putting a ceiling on donations.
Thousands still waiting on home care packages
More than 1000 people are waiting on home care packages in some electorates, new figures reveal, as Labor continues its bid to rein in wait times
Leader’s Labor backflip fears as Gap remains
Aboriginal leader Pat Turner says she is ‘very worried’ by Labor’s decision to break with its national platform and introduce minimum mandatory sentencing for some offences.
Poll plea: break ‘deep silence’ on mental health
Mental health expert Patrick McGorry has warned of a ‘deep silence’ on mental health issues ahead of the election.
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