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How to improve the NDIS for people who have an intellectual disability as well as a mental illness

  • Written by: Karen R Fisher, Professor, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW
How to improve the NDIS for people who have an intellectual disability as well as a mental illnessPeople with mental illness as well as an intellectual disability find it harder to receive sufficient NDIS supports.from shutterstock.com

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) began a full national rollout in July, 2016 with a fundamental principle to give those with a disability choice and control over their daily lives. Participants can...

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what's the history of aircraft squawk codes and how do they work?

  • Written by: Andrew Dowse, Director, Defence Research and Engagement, Edith Cowan University
what's the history of aircraft squawk codes and how do they work?Perth air traffic control tower. As a pilot flies towards the destination, the air traffic control tower sends an interrogation signal. The aircraft automatically responds with a series of short pulses that let air traffic control know the identity of the plane and its altitude.© Copyright Airservices Australia

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States want the GST guarantee set in legislative stone

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The government hoped to have the pressure on Labor over planned legislation for a new GST carve up but instead it has found itself on the back foot.

At a meeting of state and territory treasurers on Wednesday, there was a general demand across the political spectrum for the legislation to include a guarantee that no jurisdiction will be worse off.

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Clare O'Neil on Labor's listening tour for banking victims

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Shadow minister for financial services Clare O'Neil, who is leading Labor’s “roundtables” for victims of the banks and other financial institutions, says the ALP exercise will give a voice to people in areas the Royal Commission hasn’t had time to visit.

“There’s vast swathes of the country where the commission...

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