Ex-minister accused of intimidating staff An under-pressure former federal cabinet minister has been accused in parliament of inappropriately seeking to pressure public servants. AAP · Dec 1, 2022
Bill Shorten orders investigation into claims former cabinet minister Stuart Robert intervened to help friends win Centrelink contract NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says concerning new reports of former cabinet minister Stuart Robert's alleged interference to help negotiate a multi-million-dollar Centrelink contract will be investigated "thoroughly", as Mr Robert denies any misconduct. ABC News · Nov 30, 2022
Medibank hackers declare 'case closed' The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation. AAP · Nov 30, 2022
Losers who lived: Matthew Guy is among the rare breed of opposition leaders given a second chance Thrashed in 2018, the Liberal leader is hoping to find redemption in this weekend’s Victorian election – but the polls are not on his side The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Integrity bill passes lower house as new accusations emerge The government is a step closer to achieving a signature campaign pledge after the bill for its integrity body passed the lower house. The New Daily · Nov 24, 2022
Labor orders investigation into government contracts linked to Stuart Robert Bill Shorten tells parliament that using public office to ‘enrich private mates’ is corruption following newspaper report on Coalition MP The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Afternoon Update: Labor stings RBA governor on wages remark; Friendlyjordies’ home ‘firebombed’; and the world’s oldest meal RBA governor Philip Lowe says it is ‘best [to] avoid’ pushing wages up even as workers suffer real wage cut due to inflation The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022
Government cool on workplace bill changes Proposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench support. AAP · Nov 22, 2022
Afternoon Update: Nauru refugees land in New Zealand; EVs to become cheaper; and a giant goldfish First six refugees resettled in New Zealand from Australia’s offshore processing facility, nine years after the initial offer The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022
Daniel Andrews on placing women at the forefront of the ‘ugliest’ campaign he’s fought as leader In an exclusive interview, Victoria’s premier worries about the rise of extremism and says his reform agenda is not over The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022
NDIS: Bill Shorten accuses states of underspending on disability care Schools could play a bigger role in supporting children, minister suggests, as he also targets rorts and ‘rent-seeking behaviour’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022
NDIS minister Bill Shorten reads the riot act to rorters, vowing to track down 'shonky' providers The minister in charge of the NDIS has vowed to track down "shonky" disability providers, telling them to "get off my scheme". ABC News · Nov 9, 2022
NDIS plans rely on algorithms to judge need – the upcoming review should change that NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced a review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, amid claims of a cost blowout, heightened by budget forecasts. The Conversation · Oct 26, 2022
Anthony Albanese plays the long game The sobriety of Budget 2022 reveals much about the political evolution of Anthony Albanese, Matthew Franklin writes. The New Daily · Oct 26, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022 Government to crack down on NDIS provider fraud amid warning scheme will soon cost $50bn annually Bill Shorten says $126m earmarked in Labor’s October budget will help protect national disability insurance scheme ‘from crooks’
ABC News · Oct 22, 2022 Netball Australia faces funding crisis after Hancock Prospecting withdrawal as other sports warn of damage from saga The decision of Hancock Prospecting to withdraw sponsorship presents a financial crisis for Netball Australia, as the sport's authorities take criticism for their handling of the issue and failure to listen to players' concerns, writes Tracey Holmes.
The Conversation · Oct 20, 2022 Grattan on Friday: Politics of future budgets likely to get harder for Albanese government When Kevin Rudd made Bill Shorten parliamentary secretary for disabilities in 2007, the post was a good deal less than the high-profile new MP’s ambition for a ministry.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022 NDIS forecast to cost extra $8.8bn over estimates as Shorten announces independent review Labor blames Coalition neglect and promises review will not be about cost-cutting, despite escalating costs
ABC News · Oct 18, 2022 Government brings forward planned NDIS review, urges bigger focus on disability scheme's benefits A planned review of the NDIS will be brought forward to this year, with the federal government promising to work closely alongside people with disability.
AAP · Oct 18, 2022 NDIS put under spotlight in new review A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be carried out to find improvements and ensure costs are being well managed.
AAP · Oct 16, 2022 Medicare rorts claims to be investigated Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.
ABC News · Oct 15, 2022 Australia's digital divide means 2.8 million people remain 'highly excluded' from internet access Australians living without internet say they're struggling to cope as bank, government and other essential services move online at a rapid pace.
The New Daily · Oct 14, 2022 ‘Far from over’: Victoria’s flood horror tipped to escalate further Hundreds of properties are underwater or isolate and thousands of people remain without power, as Australia's flood emergency worsens.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2022 Government considers centralising digital ID verification on myGov in wake of Optus breach Experts warn using any single system could have its own cybersecurity weaknesses leaving data vulnerable to misuse
The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on NDIS reform and the Optus fallout The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a landmark reform of the last decade. But while delivering much benefit, it has operational problems and its cost has escalated dramatically – currently around $30 billion annually, there have been suggestions it could reach $60 billion. The scheme looms as one of…