Lucy Tassell
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610 appearances
15 recordings
1 series
first heard Apr 2026
last heard 18 Aug
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I'm Lucy Tassel.
A Senate inquiry into proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, or the NDIS, has wrapped up after three days of hearings in Canberra.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced sweeping changes to curb NDIS spending back in April when he said some 160,000 recipients would be cut from the scheme.
Government officials have now revealed that as many as 240,000 NDIS recipients will be removed from the scheme by 2031.
Another 110,000 who were expected to join the NDIS will also be diverted to other programs.
The updated figures were shared during a three-day SNAP inquiry, which heard from advocacy groups, disability providers and government agencies.
Almost all of those who gave evidence called for changes to the reforms to ensure people with disabilities aren't left behind.
A submission from state and territory leaders said, quote, they are not in a position and have made no agreement to deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited from the NDIS.
US President Donald Trump says the US and Iran could sign a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as this weekend.
However, Iran said it hasn't reached a verdict on the agreement.
If confirmed, the deal would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough yet to end the three-month-old war.
which has killed thousands of people and sent global energy prices surging.
According to state media reports, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said large parts of the text under negotiation have been finalised, but, quote, we have not reached a final conclusion on this matter.
Trump, meanwhile, told reporters at the White House, we just made a great settlement of the war with Iran.
The Strait will officially open as soon as we sign.
When asked if Iran's Supreme Leader approved the deal, Trump said, I understand the answer is yes.
That is it for another week from The Daily Oz.
If you're looking for something else, you can catch up on this morning's deep dive, where we explain why this has been such a controversial World Cup.
And good morning.
This is the Daily Oz.
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