Politics
Federal
Opinion
Disability
NDIS wasn’t equitable or sustainable for families. As a paediatrician, I welcome change
While the NDIS has enabled better access to supports for some children, it is neither.
- by Harriet Hiscock
Latest
Treasurer hints at possible changes to tax system
Jim Chalmers has dropped hints on future tax changes without committing to specific measures.
- by James Massola
Opinion
Foreign relations
White House? Looks like Albanese’s in Trump’s doghouse
Only three G20 nations have yet to secure a meeting with Trump: Brazil, Mexico - and Australia. It’s getting embarrassing for Anthony Albanese.
- by George Brandis
Opinion
Gender equality
Year 9s were asked if women should stay in the kitchen. People were outraged. I wasn’t
Just because the tradwife concept is anathema to feminists like me doesn’t mean we shouldn’t interrogate why women are drawn to its simplistic promises.
- by Jacqueline Maley
AI and a new ‘strike team’ deployed to combat housing crisis
The federal government will fast track the assessment of 26,000 homes held up by delays in the environmental approval process as it tries to meet its targets.
- by Nick Newling
Medical bills could surge in unclear NDIS shake-up
As the government looks to rein in the NDIS and create new Medicare pathways for children, parents could face thousands in new costs.
- by Nick Newling
Opinion
Australian economy
Albanese doesn’t share Chalmers’ ambition. He’s got a different one
Even though there’s now an organising principle for this term of government, the PM is unlikely to embrace major reform until circumstances dictate that he should.
- by Peter Hartcher
Exclusive
Disability
‘Families feel like their child is an inconvenient dollar figure’: The MP, his daughter and the NDIS
Liberal MP Phil Thompson’s political instinct tells him to support budget repair on the NDIS. But as a father of a five-year-old autistic child, his heart says otherwise.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Editorial
Disability
Cold hard facts and figures don’t tell the whole NDIS story
There is logic to the government’s planned changes to the scheme, but there are also real human risks, especially for children.
- The Age's View
Analysis
Political leadership
Does Chalmers really have the appetite to fight for big changes?
A cautious treasurer has dipped his toe into the often toxic waters of tax reform. Whether he decides to go all the way in will define his legacy.
- by Paul Sakkal
Exclusive
Income tax
‘There’s no excuse’: Kelty joins Labor MPs urging tax action now
Treasurer Jim Chalmers made pointed remarks about making the tax system fairer for younger Australians and less burdensome on companies.
- by Paul Sakkal