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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Today's episode was made possible by our friends at the Department of Education, Victoria.
From The Daily Oz, I'm Elliot Laurie.
I'm Lucy Tassel.
It's Friday the 12th of June. Here's what's making headlines this evening.
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.
Principals in Victoria will be given stronger powers to ban abusive parents from school grounds. It comes after an independent review of over 1,000 teachers uncovered fresh concerns about safety. Staff reported verbal abuse, aggressive conduct and online attacks that made it harder to do their jobs.
Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll has announced new and expanded measures in light of that review, which are due to take effect from 2027. Under the changes, principals will be able to issue immediate verbal directions requiring a person to leave school grounds. The threshold for issuing an order will be lowered, making it easier for schools to intervene before situations escalate.
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Chapter 2: What changes were proposed in the NDIS Senate inquiry?
Everyone deserves to feel safe at work and at school, Carroll said.
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.
And today's good news. An 11-year-old in the U.S. state of Kansas discovered an 85-million-year-old fossil during a school excursion. Corbin Bullard was exploring a quarry with his school's geology club when he spotted several large vertebrae. The club returned to the site several more times in what became a months-long evacuation effort to uncover a 4.5-meter-long, bear with me, Tylosaurus.
a marine reptile that once dominated prehistoric seas. Speaking to local media, Corbyn said he didn't know what he'd found at first, but he knew that it was something big. The discovery has since inspired him to pursue a career in paleontology.
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 we'll be back on Monday with another deep dive. Until then, have a good weekend.
All right, right before we go, did you know that 90% of a child's brain develops before the age of five? That's why early childhood teachers and educators play such an important role in helping young children learn, grow and thrive. If you're looking for a career that's creative, secure and makes a real impact in your community, early childhood education could be worth exploring.
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