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Disability
After autism changes, Labor will still need to find billions more in NDIS savings
Figures supplied to this masthead show that the Thriving Kids program will help the budget – but not enough to completely get NDIS spending under control.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Trade
Australia Post suspends business parcel shipments to US in tariff fallout
- by Nick Newling
Albanese charges ‘Mr Fix-It’ with racing through green law overhaul
- by Paul Sakkal and Nick O'Malley
Only quickest first home buyers to benefit from expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme
- by Millie Muroi and Shane Wright
Opinion & Perspectives
As Ley tried to tear strips off Chalmers, more than half her MPs weren’t even listening
A remarkable 22 Coalition politicians - more than half of all opposition MPs - were on a phone or laptop as Treasurer Jim Chalmers was on his feet in question time.
Paul Sakkal
Chief Political Correspondent
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.
Harriet Hiscock
Paediatrician and researcher
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.
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Federal
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Trade
Australia Post suspends business parcel shipments to US in tariff fallout
Business and retail packages will be halted from today after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on low-value parcels.
- by Nick Newling
Only quickest first home buyers to benefit from expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme
The scheme, which has been brought forward by three months, is likely to drive up house prices.
- by Millie Muroi and Shane Wright
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Disability
After autism changes, Labor will still need to find billions more in NDIS savings
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Albanese charges ‘Mr Fix-It’ with racing through green law overhaul
- by Paul Sakkal and Nick O'Malley
Victoria
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Mental health
Workers’ mental health compo claims being rejected at twice the rate
- by Kieran Rooney
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Gambling
Gambling reformers lash out at pokies trial over missing loss limits
- by Chip Le Grand
Fiscal restraint or culture wars? Councils winding back climate action
- by Rachael Dexter and Benjamin Preiss
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Indigenous
Treaty negotiations complete, a historic agreement is within reach
- by Chip Le Grand
New South Wales
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Police
Tapped calls, the TikTok star, crocodile tears; inside alleged $1b fake child abuse scam
- by Perry Duffin and Michael McGowan
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Workplace safety
‘Card up my sleeve’: Think tank withheld CCTV from alleged sexual harassment victim
- by Michael McGowan
Queensland
Western Australia
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Brain cancer
Perth father’s daily battle highlights hidden toll of ‘silent killer’ brain cancer
- by Carla Hildebrandt