Jun 26, 2026 – 4.21pmIn a world where proper process was respected, the government would have spent this current sitting fortnight, the last before the winter break, focussing on securing the passage of its legislation to reform the NDIS.The reforms, which Jim Chalmers noted this week are designed to save the scheme from itself, aim to cut the cost blowout by $37.8 billion over the next four years.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
PM wins round one of the budget battle, at a cost
Proper process, good policy and taxpayers’ money were among the casualties of this week’s rush to legislate the budget.
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