#AustralianPolitics

Potential Double Dissolution Election Looms As Labor’s Housing Bill Fails To Pass In Senate

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Potential Double Dissolution Election Looms As Labor’s Housing Bill Fails To Pass In Senate

The Coalition, Greens and crossbench’s decision to not pass the Labor Party’s “Help to Buy” bill is being seen as a trigger that might lead to a rare double dissolution election in Australia. The Australian Labor Party’s “Help to Buy” policy, which called for government-backed, lower-deposit house loans to lessen the financial strain on first-time … Read more

House Passes Amended NDIS Laws, Shorten Defends Stricter Eligibility Criteria

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House Passes Amended NDIS Laws, Shorten Defends Stricter Eligibility Criteria

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten defended the new laws, signed off by the House of Representatives on Thursday, which imposed stricter eligibility requirements to address skyrocketing costs, despite concerns from disability advocates about reduced support. After undergoing at least 100 amendments, the new NDIS laws will also bring along new budget measures alongside the proposed reforms. … Read more