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What we heard in powerful testimony from witnesses at NDIS inquiry
By Nas Campanella and Mary LloydA Senate inquiry into the proposed NDIS shake-up was told the government must stamp out rorting, while avoiding cuts that could put participants in unsafe environments and cause carers to burn out. Here are the key takeaways from the six days of hearings.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-07/ndis-senate-inquiry-main-takeaways/107002938
#Disabilities #PeopleWithDisability #FederalGovernment #NasCampanella #MaryLloyd
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NDIS provider pockets $1 million after incorrectly billing participants
By Nas Campanella and Mary LloydSome NDIS service providers have been referred to the ACCC as the government reveals thousands have been engaging in questionable billing practices, including using funds to pay for float tanks and golf lessons.
#Disabilities #PeopleWithDisability #FederalParliament #Crime #NasCampanella #MaryLloyd
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Drug company backdown sees lifesaving cancer treatment offered for free
By Mary Lloyd and Stephanie DalzellBreast cancer patients were considering removing their ovaries until the maker of Zoladex 3.6mg said they would give the drug away rather than list it on the PBS.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/zoladex-pbs-astrazeneca-breast-cancer-endometriosis/106969942
#WomensHealth #Health #DiseasesandDisorders #MedicalResearch #Pharmaceuticals #DoctorsandMedicalProfessionals #MaryLloyd #StephanieDalzell
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Drug company backdown sees lifesaving cancer treatment offered for free
By Mary Lloyd and Stephanie DalzellBreast cancer patients were considering removing their ovaries until the maker of Zoladex 3.6mg said they would give the drug away rather than list it on the PBS.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/zoladex-pbs-astrazenica-breast-cancer-endometriosis/106969942
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Uber removes 'unacceptable' surcharge for disabled passengers
By Nas Campanella and Mary LloydUber has reversed its decision to impose a $5 fee on passengers requiring extra assistance, after advocates and service providers labelled it discriminatory and a "disability tax".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/uber-backflips-on-assist-charge-after-criticism/106917484
#Transport #DisabilityAccess #PeopleWithDisability #Disabilities #NasCampanella #MaryLloyd