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Antisemitism now Asio’s ‘number one priority’, Burgess says – as it happened

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No more excuses in bid to boost beach access for all

A funding boost for all-terrain wheelchairs and inclusive spaces is set to help enable more people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors.

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Hotline boost to help men prevent family violence

Significantly increased demand for anti-violence assistance focused on men will be more easily met with new funding for early intervention.

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A New Code Will Govern How Unis Deal With Sexual Violence — What You Need To Know

One in 20 students report being sexually assaulted on university campuses, but there hasn't been a national standard in how to specifically deal with it. Now, a new code will put unis on notice.

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Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

A plan to stamp out homelessness for Australians living with disability needs real action and not just talk if lives are to be improved, advocates say.

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‘Comedy of errors’: NDIS reform leaves disabled Australians fearing what comes next

With a new minister, a looming federal election and tight reform timelines, advocates point to a palpable undercurrent of fear around cuts to individual funding

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Cabinet gender parity as election fight intensifies

The prime minister has lauded the fact the cabinet has gender parity for the first time as political leaders tussle with an election on the horizon.

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More women in cabinet but representation worries build

The political representation of women has received a boost after a pre-election cabinet shuffle but concerns remain over the opposition's gender imbalance.

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Australia Just Got Its First National Autism Strategy, Here’s What It Means

The government has unveiled Australia’s first-ever National Autism Strategy aimed at breaking down barriers and improving the lives of nearly 300,000 people across the country living with autism. Launched on Tuesday, the new strategy and its associated Action Plan will mark a coordinated national approach to bolstering inclusion and the…

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Morning Mail: ‘explosive fire growth’ warning for LA, Israel-Gaza ceasefire hope, Kyrgios crashes out

US officials believe a ceasefire deal could be made before Trump’s inauguration

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Daniel Duggan’s family to challenge extradition to US in federal court – as it happened

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Worries autism plan may overlook children who need help

Australia has launched its first national autism strategy and action plan but some say it doesn't go far enough to improve inclusion and engagement.

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Welfare payments to increase for 1 million Australians but advocates say it’s not enough

Anti-poverty activists say indexed rise in Centrelink payments on 1 January won’t cover soaring rent and the high cost of living

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Some of Australia’s largest disability jobs service providers failing to meet quality standards

First report card on 88 providers in government program finds seven needing improvement and five failing on effectiveness

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Aged care fees to stay lower for sexual abuse survivors

Sexual abuse survivors won't have their redress scheme payments counted when their finances are means-tested before heading into aged care.

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'Radical transparency' to restore trust lost post-COVID

Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.

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Thousands greet royals at opera house – as it happened

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New bid to stop at-risk boys committing family violence

Young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence are set to be assisted through a national early intervention trial.

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Survey of DV workers to help improve survivor support

Domestic violence workers will be surveyed about their experience on the job as part of a national poll.

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Compulsory income management implies First Nations people ‘cannot manage finances’, inquiry says

Minister for social services commits to committee recommendation for SmartCard, which quarantines 50% of income, to become voluntary

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John Howard ‘left of Albanese’ on gambling reform, Costello declares as Labor ditches watchdog

Chief advocate of the Alliance for Gambling Reform says government failed to deliver the late Peta Murphy’s three most important recommendations

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Questions on gender and sex variations ‘too complex’ for census, social services minister Amanda Rishworth says

It’s the third explanation government ministers have given since last Sunday, while Coalition senator Andrew Bragg says questions are ‘reasonable’

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Fight for gender question as Labor wants 'clear' census

LGBTQI groups are fighting for a gender identity census question to better capture their community but Labor has only committed to one on sexuality.

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Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

Youth Minister Anne Aly came the closest among federal ministers to compare treating family violence offenders like terrorism suspects.

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Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.

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