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Perth family facing deportation as son's Down syndrome diagnosis deemed taxpayer burden

A young family from India who migrated to Perth faces deportation because their son Aaryan, who has Down syndrome, has been denied permanent residency.

ABC News

Alan Kohler: The superannuation tax increase is a dress rehearsal

Jim Chalmers has hit upon a clever way to seek an election mandate for superannuation tax increases but book the revenue straight away.

The New Daily

Super tax hikes confirmed by Labor: What it means for you

The changes will apply to around 80,000 people

Newcastle Herald

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Life Without Barriers needs to change its ways, but NDIS problems are system wide

Shortcomings at Life Without Barriers

Newcastle Herald

Grattan on Friday: Defining superannuation's 'objective' should leave room for debate about its use for housing

The Albanese government is prodding the superannuation bear, which can be a dangerous beast when stirred.

The Conversation

The NDIS promises lifelong support – but what about end-of-life support for people with disability?

Official estimates predict that by 2032, more than one million Australians will be supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Queensland admits bail reform ‘incompatible with human rights’; BHP profits slide; and Venice’s drying canals

State’s tough crackdown on youth crime draws criticism

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MP gives first speech to parliament – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Biden’s surprise Ukraine visit, rates take shine off Labor, ‘gobblefunk’ row

US president promises more weapons for Kyiv; Guardian Essential poll shows voters think RBA is wrong on rates but also blame Albanese; another earthquake in Turkey

The Guardian - AU

‘We have to fight’: the over-65s challenging NDIS age exclusions

Exclusive: Plaintiffs in class action speak out against rules barring them from scheme based on age and area they lived

The Guardian - AU

NIB profit up 12.8pct to $92m, but shares sink

NIB shares were down by double-digits after the health insurer missed earnings expectations for the first half and declined to give guidance.

AAP

Hunter health fund NIB reports big lift in revenue and profits at its half-year results

Hunter health fund NIB posts strong half-yearly result and dividend increase

Newcastle Herald

Fears for 'invisible' young people forced home by COVID-19 pandemic and stuck there due to cost of living

A new report finds one-in-five young people have felt it was difficult or "not beneficial" living with their parents, yet COVID-19 restrictions have forced them to head home. One youth worker is worried about those still stuck there due to the cost of living and housing crisis.

ABC News

New national autism guideline will finally give families a roadmap for therapy decisions

Australian’s first national guideline outlining the best ways of providing clinical support to autistic children and their families will be launched in Canberra today.

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NDIS costs blow out by half a billion since budget

A Senate hearing has been told the NDIS will cost $500m more than projections put forward at the October budget this financial year.

ABC News

Carers struggling to meet cost of living demands with little increase in government payments

The payment and allowances for carers has not increased in nearly a decade and advocates say it is pushing already exhausted carers into more stress and poverty.

The Conversation

Australia is lagging when it comes to employing people with disability – quotas for disability services could be a start

Australia is lagging behind other countries when it comes to employing people with disability.

AAP

Blunt message after alleged $3.3m NDIS fraud

People thinking of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been put on notice with the government keen on a "clean up" following allegations.

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The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Social repair, especially fixing Medicare, must trump budget repair

Medicare is “not going to be fixed in one budget”, which is true of course, but this one will set the scene for future budgets.

AAP

Bipartisan support for NDIS despite increasing costs

The prime minister says the National Disability Insurance Scheme is supported across the parliament although costs are growing at an "extraordinary" rate.

ABC News

IMF urges tough tax reforms as Australia treads 'narrow path' to avoid recession

The Albanese government is being urged to embark on a range of unpalatable economic and tax reforms to pay for massive spending already baked into its budget.

ABC News

Aboriginal disability yarning group members connect to culture and each other through story sharing

Gathered around a home-cooked meal, members of an Aboriginal disability yarning group bask in laughter and stories at their weekly catch up. It may seem like a simple concept but it's filling a major gap in the disability sector.

ABC News

Teen with autism forced to live in Bunbury hospital for more than three months after NDIS property eviction

It took three months to find suitable accommodation for Marley O'Meara, a 17-year-old WA boy living with autism. He spent the time in Bunbury Hospital waiting for a solution.

Newcastle Herald

'Helping people, whatever the circumstance': Jodi honoured for impact on disability sector

"Working in government is not what I thought I would be when I grew up, I wanted to be a nurse but when I think about the parallels in terms of what I get to do today; it's about helping people," PSM recipient Jodi Cassar said.

The Guardian - AU

Disability group home residents left vulnerable due to lack of independent monitoring, advocate says

Community visitors should be checking on residents in privately run facilities, Victoria’s public advocate says

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