Hundreds of thousands of people will lose support from the NDIS after changes aimed at limiting growth in the scheme passed the Senate with Coalition support overnight. The changes were opposed by the Greens, some cross-bench MPs, and disability advocates who say the process was rushed, and will cause harm. A key assessment tool underwriting the changes is still being developed, as states and territories prepare to take on greater responsibility for providing support.
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Folge vom 19.08.2026How will the NDIS changes impact you?
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Folge vom 19.08.2026Meta challenged by parents in historic courtroom reckoningA landmark trial in the United States is putting the relationship between children and social media under renewed scrutiny. Twenty-nine US states are taking on Meta, alleging the technology giant designed features on Facebook and Instagram to keep young users engaged, despite risks to their well-being. Meta strongly rejects allegations its platforms were designed to addict or harm children and says it has spent years developing safeguards for younger users. But beyond the legal arguments are families who say their children paid the ultimate price.
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Folge vom 19.08.2026BHP in US$9.8 Billion annual profit - driven by new biggest earner, copperFor the first time, copper profits outstripped its decades-long earnings bedrock of iron ore. Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant joined Rena Sarumpaet, to discuss copper, plans for South Australia's Olympic Dam expansion, Chinese demand, union disputes in the Pilbara and decarbonisation. And Stephanie Youssef speaks to Raaz Bhuyan of WaveStone Capital, about the day in the markets.
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Folge vom 18.08.2026How Pakistan's Afghan deportation push is impeding Australian refugee applicationsIran and Pakistan have returned 5.2 million Afghan asylum seekers over the past year. Now, as Afghanistan marks five years under Taliban rule, Australia says Pakistan's deportation push is impeding its ability to process refugee applications. Deportation is also being considered by UN refugee signatory countries like Germany. Meanwhile, critics have labelled conditions in Afghanistan as one of the world's gravest human rights crises. Rights groups say the regime's increasingly draconian policies targets women, journalists, and activists.