The Federal government has announced a suite of changes to reduce the cost of the ballooning NDIS.

Eligibility criteria will be tightened, participation will be slashed and mandatory registration for providers will be expanded.

CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, Nicole Rogerson, joined Breaking Politics to dissect what the changes will mean for her members.

 

The Federal government has announced a suite of changes to reduce the cost of the ballooning NDIS.
Eligibility criteria will be tightened, participation will be slashed and mandatory registration for providers will be expanded.
CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, Nicole Rogerson, joined Breaking Politics to dissect what the changes will mean for her members.
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A look at the events that have shaped the week in federal politics

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A look at the events that have shaped the week in federal politics.

A look at the events that have shaped the week in federal politics.

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Breaking Politics - How will changes to the NDIS affect autistic participants?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U-S President Donald Trump have overnight spoken for the first time since March.

The two leaders discussed a number of key priorities including AUKUS, AI and the status of the Iran War.

Mr Albanese pushed the President to reconsider a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, which was intitiated after the US deemed Australia hadn't done enough to combat modern slavery.

President Trump reportedly said he will consider Australia’s request for a full exemption.

But will he?

Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre Jared Mondschein, joins Breaking Politics to help us find out

 

 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U-S President Donald Trump have overnight spoken for the first time since March.
The two leaders discussed a number of key priorities including AUKUS, AI and the status of the Iran War.
Mr Albanese pushed the President to reconsider a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, which was intitiated after the US deemed Australia hadn't done enough to combat modern slavery.
President Trump reportedly said he will consider Australia&rsquo;s request for a full exemption.
But will he?
Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre Jared Mondschein, joins Breaking Politics to help us find out
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Will Donald Trump exempt Australia from tarrifs?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a key speech to unveil "world-leading" AI regulatory standards, arguing investment in the technology can create jobs, when the right guardrails are in place.

An A-I Office established in the P-M's department, while data centres will be required to generate their own power and conserve water.

A-I companies will also be forced to seek permission from Australian creatives, if they wish to use their work to train their models.

But, will the new regulations protect people from the risks posed by the nascent technology, or will the red-tape stile local investment?

AI Expert Dr Atie Kia from Swinburne University of Technology joins Breaking Politics to help us find out. 


 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a key speech to unveil "world-leading" AI regulatory standards, arguing investment in the technology can create jobs, when the right guardrails are in place.
An A-I Office established in the P-M's department, while data centres will be required to generate their own power and conserve water.
A-I companies will also be forced to seek permission from Australian creatives, if they wish to use their work to train their models.
But, will the new regulations protect people from the risks posed by the nascent technology, or will the red-tape stile local investment?
AI Expert Dr Atie Kia from Swinburne University of Technology joins Breaking Politics to help us find out.&nbsp;
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Breaking Politics - Is Anthony Albanese on the right track with AI?

Cafe and restaurant owners are warning they will need to increase prices, in order to cope with a series of new expenses.

The industry is concerned a by 4.75% boost to the award wage, will place further pressure on businesses already feeling the squeeze.

David Bitton, who owns Sydney cafe Bitton's Rose Bay claims, the impact of the wage hike will be compounded by other looming expenses.

He joins Breaking Politics to dissect what all the changes mean for his business. 

Cafe and restaurant owners are warning they will need to increase prices, in order to cope with a series of new expenses.
The industry is concerned a by 4.75% boost to the award wage, will place further pressure on businesses already feeling the squeeze.
David Bitton, who owns Sydney cafe Bitton's Rose Bay claims, the impact of the wage hike will be&nbsp;compounded by other looming expenses.
He joins Breaking Politics to dissect what all the changes mean for his business.&nbsp;

Breaking Politics - How will changes to the NDIS affect autistic participants?

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