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Cutting the tobacco excise won’t stop the illegal trade. This is how other countries solved the problem
UN disability rights committee publishes findings on Chile, Lithuania, Qatar, Slovakia, and Sri Lanka
Final Man Jailed Over NSW Fraud Syndicate
Nominations to open for 2026 International Day of People with Disability Awards
Informal supporters share experiences of NDIS behaviour support practitioners
AMA President’s update: AMA26, PHI rebate hearing and more
Public sector union demands government halt automated decisions amid Robodebt fears
CPSU calls for pause on complex automated decision-making in Government
Grants To Apply For Now In South Australia
Private health reforms must tackle funding pressures, AMA warns
Small Donations Program provides funding support for local groups
220,000 NSW families left out in the cold as mental health national agreement freezes
Robodebt compensation payments to be exempt from tax, recovery arrangements and income testing
PWDA Survey On New Framework Planning And NDIS Rules
Help shape disability capability training package for Australian Public Service employees
Research exposes barriers for First Nations people with disability in justice system
More than 1,400 Stranded Australians still languishing in Queensland hospitals
Submission: Call For Improved Assessment Of UCCs
Foundational Legislation Strengthens Support
Amenities Upgrades Planned Across Lake Mac
Help shape Fremantle’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 
Unfair Contract Terms Used In Franchise Agreements
Not eligible for NDIS, too old for Thriving Kids. What supports should these young people get?
NDIS participation cuts undermine Government’s $200m push for inclusive communities
Grants For Inclusive Community Celebrations
Consultation Opens On Proposed NDIS Access Changes
Grants to help celebrate International Day of People with Disability
Minister Keogh – Release of Veteran Allied Health Discussion Paper
Ministers, NDIS reform must be matched by action on psychosocial supports
Temporary increase to vehicle allowance for Aged Care Award and SCHADS Award
AMA Gold Medal Goes To Professor Cassandra Szoeke
Creative Storytelling Competition for LGBTQIA+ People with Disability
Minister Butler Speech At Burnet Institute
Local environmental projects receive City of Darwin support
Confused about the NDIS changes? Here’s what’s coming, and what’s still being worked out
Aviation Disability Standards Consultation
From GST to gambling to gun buybacks, Australia’s federation isn’t working
Victorian man arrested following alleged $700K NDIS fraud
NDIS Changes Start Today: What You Need To Know
Pessimism, cost of living are on the rise, New York at Work report finds
Man arrested following alleged $700K NDIS fraud in Horsham area
Nation-leading child safeguarding legislation introduced
Ararat Rural City Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
New resource bridges the gap for people with disability experiencing domestic and family violence
Disability representative program extended for two years
Australian College of Nursing calls for targeted investment in research delivery workforce
Exploring new affordable housing opportunities in Lake Mac