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प्रतिद्वंद्वी दलों ने जांच की मांग की है क्योंकि Tory पार्टी के अध्यक्ष ने क्रिप्टो टाइकून से मिले उपहार को लेकर Reform UK के नेता को कमिश्नर के पास भेजा है Exclusive: Farage को क्रिप्टो टाइकून द्वारा अघोषित £5m दिए गए विश्लेषण: खबर से पहले ही आगे रहने की Farage की कोशिश ने और भी सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं Guardian द्वारा किए गए इस खुलासे के बाद कि उन्हें एक पार्टी डोनर से अघोषित £5m का उपहार मिला था, Nigel Farage को संसद की मानक निगरानी संस्था के पास भेजा गया है यह संदर्भ Conservative पार्टी द्वारा उन नियमों का हवाला देते हुए दिया गया है जिनमें सांसदों के लिए पदभार ग्रहण करने से 12 महीने पहले प्राप्त किसी भी “व्यक्तिगत लाभ” को घोषित करना और निर्वाचित होने के एक महीने के भीतर ऐसा करना अनिवार्य है। Continue reading...

Reform leader ने Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne से उपहार मिलने के बाद MP के रूप में खड़े होने पर अपना फैसला बदल लिया। the Guardian यह खुलासा कर सकता है कि Nigel Farage को 2024 British general election में खड़े होने की घोषणा करने से ठीक पहले crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne द्वारा £5m दिए गए थे। Farage पहले ही कह चुके थे कि उनका prospective MP के रूप में खड़े होने का कोई इरादा नहीं है, लेकिन Thai-based businessman से व्यक्तिगत उपहार प्राप्त करने के कुछ ही हफ्तों के भीतर उन्होंने पूरी तरह यू-टर्न ले लिया। Continue reading...

Minister tells Guardian Australia despite substantial changes to disability scheme, it will remain one of best support services ‘anywhere in the world’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMark Butler has defended the government’s decision to trim the NDIS just days after announcing $53bn in new defence spending, with the health minister conceding Australians may be “uneasy” but insisting it would remain one of the best support services “anywhere in the world”.The Coalition looks likely to back the proposed changes, despite alarm from the Greens and some in the disability sector about the 160,000 participants expected to be removed by 2030 and changes to who can access the scheme. Continue reading...

Federal health minister Mark Butler announces major changes and says scheme is costing ‘too much and is growing too fast’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 160,000 people are expected to be removed from the National Disability Insurance Scheme by 2030, as the Albanese government looks to claw back savings by changing who can access the scheme.The health minister, Mark Butler, also announced on Wednesday the $50bn scheme’s growth rate will be brought down to just 2% every year until 2030 in an effort to curb annual plan inflation and produce billions in savings before the 12 May federal budget. Continue reading...

Labor says cuts to disability scheme mean elderly will get more help. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Nick Visser will be your guide through the morning.Today the health minister, Mark Butler, will detail major changes to the NDIS including significant funding “savings”. The government says the savings, in part, from the national disability insurance scheme will go to funding improved aged care including showering and dressing. Continue reading...

Health minister faces backlash from states as he announces major changes to scheme ahead of May budgetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNational disability insurance scheme service providers will be required to undergo mandatory character checks and eligibility rules will be tightened further for children under 18, as Labor moves to curb growth in the $50bn program.But the health minister, Mark Butler, faces a backlash from state counterparts as he announces major changes on Wednesday, with Queensland accusing federal Labor of walking away from responsibilities to families dependent on long-term care. Continue reading...

Review recommends better use of NDIS data to identify repeat rorters and a requirement for providers to register with the governmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOrganised crime gangs are using the national disability insurance scheme to launder money, earn income and hide assets, law enforcement officials have warned parliament, seriously undermining probity in the $50bn program.The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has told a review into NDIS integrity that criminals are paying cash kickbacks to participants and their families, and sometimes resorting to intimidation and threats of physical violence towards vulnerable people to rip off taxpayers. Continue reading...

Government sources in multiple states say they are worried about the breadth of the changes and possible costsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe states are increasingly on edge about Labor’s efforts to cut NDIS spending in next month’s budget, with officials asking the health minister, Mark Butler, to explain planned savings before a major speech this week.It comes as the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, flagged on Monday morning that cuts to the NDIS will be “easily the most important part of the savings package that we will present on budget night”. Continue reading...

Human rights lawyers say NDIS workers and their clients remain at risk despite newly bolstered whistleblower protectionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Susan* came across wrongdoing at her disability support provider, she faced a choice.Say nothing, and allow her highly vulnerable clients to be put at serious risk. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Taskforce led by former Treasury official Anthea Long will advise on cost-cutting options for $52bn programGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has quietly established a razor gang to drive budget savings in the national disability insurance scheme, as it works to further rein in costs ahead of next month’s federal budget.An NDIS Sustainability Taskforce was established within the health department earlier this year, with instructions from the federal government and national cabinet to advise on cost-cutting options for the $52bn program. Continue reading...

Teenagers are being bombarded with highly targeted commercial content on TikTok, despite an EU law that prohibits profiling minors for advertising