57 m. ago ‘You’re saving money by having children go without’: Parents scared of NDIS changes

Sydney parents have criticised announced changes to autism on the NDIS but there is cautious optimism the change could allow children to access earlier support.

Society

57 m. ago ‘We wouldn’t function as a family without the NDIS’: Parents react to children being shifted off the scheme

Angelique May-Bennett says the NDIS has been a game-changer for her two daughters. She wonders whether the proposed changes will produce the same benefits.

Society

91 m. ago States blindsided by Butler’s plans for new scheme for autistic children

The federal government could redirect up to $100 billion over the next decade, if NDIS growth slows. But states must first step on board.

Politics

2 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Chalmers outlines 10 priorities after economic roundtable, says it was no talkfest; Butler defends NDIS overhaul; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s ‘weak’ criticism

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2 h. ago Thriving Kids will displace me and lead to poorer outcomes for my son

Family-centred care leads to better outcomes for children. We are the ones who know our children best.

Politics

4 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Economic roundtable talks drawing to a close; Butler defends NDIS overhaul; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism

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Politics

4 h. ago What’s the government doing about autistic children? We explain the changes

The NDIS has evolved in ways that governments did not see coming. So Labor is making changes.

Politics

5 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Chalmers, O’Brien clash at roundtable talks; Ley, Greens call out NDIS overhaul; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism

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Politics

5 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Chalmers, O’Brien clash at roundtable talks; Ley, Greens call out NDIS overhaul; Bodies found in Sydney river; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism

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Politics

8 h. ago ‘Every number you just said is wrong’: Chalmers, O’Brien brawl behind closed doors

At the opening of a session on fiscal management, the Coalition representative at the government-run summit made his major first intervention in the three-day event.

Politics

8 h. ago They rioted against an asylum seeker hotel. Now a court has given them what they want

The shock legal defeat has left the British government scrambling to find new ways to house thousands of asylum seekers who have been living in hotels and motels – in breach of planning laws.

Events

9 h. ago Children filmed playing on scooters while their mother allegedly lay dead inside

A man accused of killing his former partner in Victoria’s north paraded two young children outside the house in social media videos while their mother allegedly lay dead inside the home.

Events

11 h. ago States sidelined as Butler reassures families children won’t be booted from NDIS before reforms are ready

After announcing major changes on Wednesday, Mark Butler said on Thursday: “Kids are not going to be taken off the NDIS because of what I said yesterday.”

Society

14 h. ago ‘Must resign now’: Trump pushes Fed governor to quit after fraud allegations

Lisa Cook is the latest Federal Reserve official in the president’s crosshairs as he escalates his campaign to reshape the central bank.

Politics

15 h. ago I bought into the dream of apartment living. The reality has been far different

I’m 34, married with no children, and doing a PhD in architecture and planning – the ideal candidate for the state government’s apartment plan. But apartment living has turned out be full of extra costs, defects and frustrations.

Society

25 h. ago Those who profit from childcare must put safety first, or get out of the industry

The most ambitious reform in the childcare review would see owners, funders and board members of for-profit centres forced to make the interests of children their “paramount consideration”.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘Not the right fit’: NDIS won’t take children with autism, developmental delay in $2b shift

Disability Minister Mark Butler said a new system called Thriving Kids would be in place to support children with autism and developmental delay from July 2027.

Politics

29 h. ago Jewish leaders hit out at Netanyahu as Albanese takes the high road in spat

The Israeli prime minister has sent a letter to world leaders who have promised to recognise Palestine, accusing them of enabling antisemitism.

Politics

30 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Butler says NDIS ‘not the right fit’ for children with autism; Labor responds after Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese

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Politics

36 h. ago Albanese government hits back as Netanyahu accuses Australia of appeasing Hamas

The Israeli prime minister has sent a letter to world leaders that have promised to recognise Palestine, accusing them of enabling antisemitism.

Politics