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10-06-18 - Amanda-Jane Reed with her son Taj Dixon (12) who has cerebral palsy, autism and low vision. Taj does occupational and speech theraphy every week. PHOTO: MARIE NIRME

Therapists threaten walkout

A battle worth hundreds of millions of dollars between therapists and the National Disability ­Insurance Agency represents a “clear and present threat” to the viability of the scheme as bureaucrats consider slashing prices paid for support by 40 per cent, sparking threats of a mass walkout by providers.

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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 0001 AEST ON MONDAY, JUNE 11 Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott poses for a photo in Sydney, Friday, June 8, 2018. Westacott has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division for her distinguished service to private and public sector administration through executive roles, to policy development and reform, to cross sector collaboration, to equity, and to business. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)

Tough start

Jennifer Westacott’s stellar career in business and public policy has its roots in a small housing commission flat in Springfield, on the NSW central coast. That’s where the chief executive of the Business Council of Australia grew up, and learned lessons that have underpinned her attitude to life and work. Ms Westacott today becomes an Officer of the Order of Australia for her service to private and public administration. Find out who else received honours.

“My parents didn’t have great education, they didn’t have great careers, but they had jobs and jobs is what gave them dignity.”

Jennifer Westacott

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Show ‘too white’

A top ABC comedy program is “too white”, “too male orientated” and should focus more on jokes about race and the perception that people think Australia is a racist country, a leaked internal document reveals. A three-page ABC document obtained by The Australian marked “Swot from the around the team” and dated May 21, outlines the strengths, weaknesses and ways to improve Tonightly with Tom Ballard. The document, drawn up by producer Dan Ilic, emerged after Ballard strongly denied indecently assaulting an aspiring comedian four years ago after the alleged victim published allegations on social media.

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24/10/2017: Generic pictures of Commonwealth Bank logo. Hollie Adams/The Australian

Super losers

A superannuation fund the CBA runs for its ­employees is paying returns that are much higher than returns for the public, Anthony Klan reveals.

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Kudelka’s view

Jon Kudelka Letters page cartoon for 11-06-2018Version: Letters Cartoon (1280x720 - Aspect ratio preserved, Canvas added)COPYRIGHT: The Australian's artists each have different copyright agreements in place regarding re-use of their work in other publications.Please seek advice from the artists themselves or the Managing Editor of The Australian regarding re-use.