Albanese swings big on NDIS reforms
4/23/202639 min
As the leaves on the parliamentary budget tree change colour, Labor has unveiled an enormous NDIS overhaul — promising major savings in the upcoming budget.
So, has Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally used some of his political capital with the "bold" reforms? And what are the political risks, as many in the disability community remain alarmed about the implications from the overhaul?
Meanwhile, momentum is growing for a gas profits tax, with an unlikely political grouping all supporting the push. However, as the PM looks to shore-up fuel security in the region, has he gone cold on the idea?
Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas are joined by Sarah Ferguson, ABC 730 Host on The Party Room.
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I'm on the Gadigal land too, PK. It's just always a good day when we get to be together in the studio, so hello.
Patricia Karvelas· Host1:19
Hi.
Fran Kelly· Host1:20
PK, look, there's plenty to talk about in politics, and that's what we're here to do. The budget's coming up. The NDIS is headed for a major haircut. We'll get to that in a moment with our platinum