Morning Mail: NDIS cuts to remove 241,000 participants, Trump accuses Iran of stalling, Blues win Origin classic
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Morning everyone. The real-life impact of the cuts to national disability insurance are laid bare today by modelling showing that 241,000 people will be removed from the scheme. Meanwhile, a senator has gone back to basics to explain the budget’s tax changes as opposition mounts from those who fear they will be disadvantaged.
Watercooler conversations in two states will be dominated today by the Blues’ epic comeback in the first State of Origin clash last night, but among BTS fans the hottest topic is ticket prices for their upcoming tour.
Rugby league | New South Wales staged one of the greatest comebacks in State of Origin history last night, recovering from 20-0 down to win 22-20 with a minute on the clock. Nathan Cleary scored a crucial try, kicked three goals and set up James Tedesco for the winner but the contest turned on the dismissal of Queensland’s Kalyn Ponga.
NDIS shift | More than 240,000 participants are expected to be shifted off the national disability insurance scheme in the four years after new eligibility rules are introduced, internal documents reveal. Greg Jericho highlights the contrast between the opposition’s lack of concern about this change with its campaign on behalf of wealthy recipients of tax breaks.
Ed sees red | Labor MP Ed Husic says Australia has tolerated poor behaviour from the Israeli government for too long, calling for a “red line” from Canberra including tougher sanctions, an end to defence cooperation and a block on supplying parts for the F-35 fighter jet.
‘Beyond recovery’ | Indigenous community members have described their shock and anger after an Aboriginal rock shelter was “damaged beyond recovery” by contractors building transmission lines for a NSW renewable energy zone.
Music | Fans of the K-pop group BTS are accusing the ticketing giant Ticketmaster of deploying “predatory” tactics before the band’s Australian tour.
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