Australian politics is set for a shake-up as the Greens push for a longer inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) cuts in the federal budget. Greens senator David Shoebridge has spoken out against the proposed changes, which would see tens of billions of dollars taken away from families and individuals who rely on the scheme for vital support. The Greens are calling for a more extensive investigation into the cuts, which they argue disproportionately affect vulnerable Australians, including young people and renters. Meanwhile, the party's leader, Lincoln Folo, is tasked with helping to revamp the party's campaigning strategy after two consecutive federal election defeats. As the party looks to regroup and refocus, Shoebridge's comments highlight the growing tensions between the Greens and other major parties, with the senator questioning the government's decision to align Australia's defense force with the US.
Lincoln Folo has been tasked with helping improve campaigning after two federal election defeats. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens call for longer inquiry into NDIS changesGreens senator David Shoebridge says the Greens would like a longer inquiry than the one currently before the parliament into the NDIS cuts in the federal budget.Tens of billions [of dollars are] being taken away from families, from people who desperately rely [on] and we are absolutely committed to getting a longer inquiry.The Coalition and Labor and One Nation joined together to do this short inquiry.Everybody who already owns property, whether they have five, 10, or 100 investment properties, they keep all of their tax benefits, and young people, renters, people with nothing, they get absolutely nothing out of this budget.I see a role for us working with our neighbours and working and prevent global conflicts shutting regions.Why are we inviting ourselves to a US war with China by buying platforms and making our defence force an interoperable part of the US? Continue reading...
