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NDIS minister downplays major increase in appeals since 2021 as ‘tiny fraction’ of participants

Linda Reynolds says over 90% of appeals are settled early but advocates claim some organisations are ‘overwhelmed’ by unprecedented demand

The Guardian - AU

‘It literally breaks you’: fight for denied NDIS support dominates 23-year-old’s final months

Disability funding rejections and appeal delays in the lead-up to Toby Tyne’s death compound grief for his family

The Guardian - AU

Government agency accused of being 'at war with those it should be supporting' as appeals against NDIS cuts spike

There has been a large spike in the number of NDIS participants reporting their plans have been slashed, with many seeking legal help and causing congestion in the appeals system.

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Bill Shorten attacks NDIS boss as Labor promises overhaul of $30bn scheme

Opposition says it will establish new appeals process and reduce spending on consultants and private law firms

The Guardian - AU

Morrison government unnecessarily extended plum jobs worth up to $500,000 ahead of federal election

Plum jobs worth up to $500,000 a year were extended to Liberal Party-linked individuals by the Morrison government in the lead-up to the election, and many were not due to end for another two years.

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Government defends flurry of appointments to key roles of former Coalition staffers and MPs

Morrison government accused of rushing in appointments prior to election amid latest announcements

The Guardian - AU

Raft of former Liberal politicians, staffers included in government appointments

The government has appointed judges, board members and new heads of organisations in recent days, before the federal election is likely called later this week.

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Pru Goward among six Liberal-linked appointments by Coalition to Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Concerns sparked of repeat of 2019 when one in five named for government bodies before election called had Liberal or National ties

The Guardian - AU

NDIA boss apologises after staff used social media posts to challenge woman’s eligibility

CEO Martin Hoffman says he regrets the practice and ‘it was a single case’ that will not be repeated

The Guardian - AU

NDIA scrutinised woman’s social media posts to challenge her eligibility, tribunal decision reveals

Exclusive: Agency’s ‘intelligence report’ dismissed by tribunal reviewing case as ‘far from sound’

The Guardian - AU

NDIA wanted Aboriginal man, 64, who relied on ‘homemade walking stick’ rejected from scheme

Disability insurance agency argued man should instead get aged care services at an earlier age

The Guardian - AU

Call for surcharge on domestic flights

The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) is urging the government to let them add a fuel surcharge onto tickets for domestic flights, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to push up oil prices.

Bangkok Post

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