Today, journalist Nicole Hasham, with her piece from a recent edition of The Monthly. 

On top of a hill in a remote Aboriginal community, hours from Alice Springs, is an unmissable sight: a 20 metre high, steel Christian cross.

It’s a monument that was a decade in the making, cost 2 million dollars to build, and has attracted the interest of Hollywood star Mel Gibson. But despite the grandiosity, it’s a project that hasn’t been without its controversies.




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Today, journalist Nicole Hasham, with her piece from a recent edition of The Monthly. On top of a hill in a remote Aboriginal community, hours from Alice Springs, is an unmissable sight: a 20 metre high, steel Christian cross.It’s a monument that was a decade in the making, cost 2 million dollars to build, and has attracted the interest of Hollywood star Mel Gibson. But despite the grandiosity, it’s a project that hasn’t been without its controversies. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Journalist Nicole Hasham

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The Weekend Read: Nicole Hasham on a Christian monument a decade in the making

The government says the NDIS has drifted too far from its original purpose, has grown too fast and too loosely, and that it now needs a major reset.

Health Minister Mark Butler says the changes, which will see eligibility tightened, participants reassessed and 160,000 people booted from the NDIS are about making the scheme sustainable and pulling it back to the people it was originally designed to support.

But for people with a disability, families and carers, the language has done little to calm anxiety – because this is just not a crackdown on fraud and dodgy providers. It's a change to who gets support, how that support is judged and what happens to people who no longer meet the new test.

Today, Australian Autism Alliance co-chair Jenny Karavolos on the government's NDIS overhaul and why it's causing so much apprehension across the community. 

 

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Guest: Australian Autism Alliance Co-Chair Jenny Karavolos

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The government says the NDIS has drifted too far from its original purpose, has grown too fast and too loosely, and that it now needs a major reset.
Health Minister Mark Butler says the changes, which will see eligibility tightened, participants reassessed and 160,000 people booted from the NDIS are about making the scheme sustainable and pulling it back to the people it was originally designed to support.
But for people with a disability, families and carers, the language has done little to calm anxiety &ndash; because this is just not a crackdown on fraud and dodgy providers. It's a change to who gets support, how that support is judged and what happens to people who no longer meet the new test.
Today, Australian Autism Alliance co-chair Jenny Karavolos on the government's NDIS overhaul and why it's causing so much apprehension across the community.&nbsp;
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Guest: Australian Autism Alliance Co-Chair Jenny Karavolos
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

“Confusion and distrust”: The disability community on the NDIS overhaul

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It’s not often politicians are taken to task by regular Australians on the issues that fill them with rage.

But that’s exactly what happened at this week’s senate inquiry into taxing Australia’s gas companies for their windfall war profits. 

Konrad Benjamin, a former high school teacher, gave evidence at the hearing – and he didn’t hold back

The self proclaimed “citizen’s lobbyist” is making headlines around the country.

Today in a special bonus episode, founder of Punter’s Politics Konrad Benjamin on why he thinks gas companies are ripping off Australia – and the government is letting them get away with it.

 

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Guest: Punter’s Politics founder Konrad Benjamin

It&rsquo;s not often politicians are taken to task by regular Australians on the issues that fill them with rage.
But that&rsquo;s exactly what happened at this week&rsquo;s senate inquiry into taxing Australia&rsquo;s gas companies for their windfall war profits.&nbsp;
Konrad Benjamin, a former high school teacher, gave evidence at the hearing &ndash; and he didn&rsquo;t hold back
The self proclaimed &ldquo;citizen&rsquo;s lobbyist&rdquo; is making headlines around the country.
Today in a special bonus episode, founder of Punter&rsquo;s Politics Konrad Benjamin on why he thinks gas companies are ripping off Australia &ndash; and the government is letting them get away with it.
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If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Punter&rsquo;s Politics founder Konrad Benjamin

Bonus Ep: Punter’s Politics and the gas tax “ripping off” Aussies

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This week, accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith, who is out on bail for five charges of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners in 2009 and 2012, came out swinging.

The highly decorated soldier categorically denied the allegations against him, saying he will never give up the fight. Roberts-Smith insists he’s proud of his service in Afghanistan, and of the men and women who served alongside him.

Men like Glenn Kolomeitz – a defence force lawyer deployed with Ben Roberts-Smith’s squadron in Afghanistan – whose take on the charges, the investigation and the impending trial may not be what you’d expect.

Today, war veteran and defence lawyer Glenn Kolo meitz, on how the defence community feels about Ben Roberts-Smith, and what comes next.

 

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Guest: Veteran and lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz

Photo: AAP Image/Jason O’Brien

This week, accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith, who is out on bail for five charges of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners in 2009 and 2012, came out swinging.
The highly decorated soldier categorically denied the allegations against him, saying he will never give up the fight. Roberts-Smith insists he&rsquo;s proud of his service in Afghanistan, and of the men and women who served alongside him.
Men like Glenn Kolomeitz &ndash; a defence force lawyer deployed with Ben Roberts-Smith&rsquo;s squadron in Afghanistan &ndash; whose take on the charges, the investigation and the impending trial may not be what you&rsquo;d expect.
Today, war veteran and defence lawyer Glenn Kolo meitz, on how the defence community feels about Ben Roberts-Smith, and what comes next.
&nbsp;
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Veteran and lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Jason O&rsquo;Brien

A fellow war vet on Ben Roberts-Smith and the long legal road ahead

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The Weekend Read: Nicole Hasham on a Christian monument a decade in the making

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