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Parliamentary changes to NDIS making life harder for disabled
WEB1 day ago · Participants will be forced to use NDIS-registered providers, offering an illusion of safety and financial security.In reality, it was a registered provider who was involved in the death of Anne Marie Smith; it was a registered provider who allowed six adults to physically assault an autistic child whilst reaping millions in government money. . Mainstream businesses, such as cleaning, laundry ...
No self-respecting democracy deserves Dutton
WEB5 hours ago · Dutton's alternative facts on nuclear energy demonstrate that the Coalition is no longer fit for purpose as a credible opposition, let alone a serious government contender. Michelle Pini reports. Dutton’s party master-minded Robodebt and continued persecuting innocent victims, even after being fully aware of the illegality and inaccuracy of ...
How Labor can avoid the negative gearing trap
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Labor's backflip on negative gearing policy a benefit to the wealthy. Labor’s reversal of policy regarding negative gearing has aligned itself with the ranks of the most powerful property rights lobby group in Australia. The value of a house increases over time and when the house is sold it creates a profit known as a capital gain.
Let's be clear: Australia is not immune to ‘democratic backsliding’
WEBFeb 18, 2024 · It is increasingly clear that we cannot take democracy for granted, writes Chris Simpson.. AS MANY observers have noted, we are living in a time marked by "democratic backsliding" and the consequences are starting to show.An obvious case in point is the resurgence of autocratic world leaders and the increasingly common practice of autocratic leaders either appointing themselves for life or ...
Economics - Independent Australia
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Some Australian families are struggling, but fewer than ever before. 5 Aug 2024 | Consumer spending data, analysed correctly, shows the economy is nowhere near as bad as news ...
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WEBMay 22, 2024 · The growth of Australia's flexible office in 2024 22 May 2024 | Is an office just a bunch of walls and desks? Not according to an up-to-date working trend that is ...
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WEB1 Jan 2024 | And here it is! The most popular story of 2023, even though it was published in December 2022. ...
Universal basic income for a more prosperous Australia
WEBDec 19, 2023 · The biggest and boldest change we can strive for right now to claw back some of the excesses of their crony capitalism is an unconditional universal basic income ().A UBI is a payment from the state to every citizen with no strings attached, like a “citizen dividend” for being a “shareholder” in Australia.
Indigenous Voice to Parliament a good step, but not far enough
WEBDec 7, 2022 · Indigenous Voice in the Constitution is the only meaningful option. The Government has made little progress on enshrining an Indigenous Voice to the Federal Parliament. It's clear the Voice must be incorporated into the Constitution, writes Ronahi Demirbag. Albanese's Voice to Parliament referendum should be a no-brainer.