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Productivity Commission Announcement |
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The Productivity Commission has released its report about the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme. Click here for the Media Release. Click here for the Full Report. |
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Australia could afford a National Disability Insurance scheme said Bill Shorten.. |
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AUSTRALIA could afford a $7 billion national disability insurance scheme if it were phased in over five to six years and it could free up a part-time workforce of 500,000 carers, says Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten. read more ... |
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It is with great sadness that I write to tell you that Shane O'Reilly passed away in his sleep in the early hours of Monday 11th July. Read more ...
To view a wonderful tribute to Shane and his family, view the 7:30 report.
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Changing the climate of disability |
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An excellent article written by Stella Young. Read more ... |
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Wanting to work isn't always enough |
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After Tony Abbott announced that he'd be cracking down with some "tough love" for people on welfare two weeks ago, Julia Gillard started to hint that the upcoming federal budget would be along the same lines.
Last night at the Sydney Institute, she confirmed it.
"Our reforms are founded on high expectations, that everyone who can work should work," Gillard said. Read more ... |
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Australians can't afford to grow old poor |
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And what will happen to carers, unable to retire, long ago forced out of the work force? Read more ... |
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