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$4.7 million boost for frontline relief services and the National Debt Helpline
Where the $4.7 million is going A $4.7 million funding package will support frontline services that provide food, clothing, financial counselling and mental health assistance, including a $1.1 million boost for the National Debt Helpline. The package was announced in […]
Smart Rental Bonds: NSW says over $5 million in bonds moved in a month
Smart Rental Bonds have now helped more than 1,800 NSW households move over $5 million worth of rental bonds, according to the NSW Government, which says the figures cover the month since the scheme went statewide on 16 September. How […]
NDIS pricing schedules: the Minister’s first price limits are now in force
NDIS pricing schedules published after the Minister’s first pricing determination set maximum prices for supports in 2026-27, and they took effect on 24 September 2026, according to the National Disability Insurance Agency. A first for the Minister The agency says […]
NDIS legislation changes: new Act passed in August, with rules rolling out to 2028
NDIS legislation changes passed Parliament on 19 August 2026, and the first measures are already in force. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026 received Royal Assent the next day, according to the […]
Afghanistan visa biometrics: Home Affairs cannot process applicants who stay in the country
Afghanistan visa biometrics are a roadblock for applicants who are still in the country. The Department of Home Affairs says that if you live in Afghanistan, or have been deported there, and have not yet completed biometrics collection, it will […]
Storing or moving hazardous materials in South Australia: licence requirements
Businesses that store hazardous materials in South Australia need a licence from SafeWork SA once they hold more than set amounts of LPG, flammable liquids, or toxic and corrosive substances. Annual fees run from $129 to $11,483, depending on the […]
CCS Creditors Trust gives notice of first and final dividend
One dividend, and then it’s over The trustee of CCS Creditors Trust has given notice of a first and final dividend, published on ASIC’s Published Notices website. The trust is subject to a Deed of Company Arrangement. According to the […]
NDIS reforms began 1 October: budget reductions and plan suspensions
The first NDIS reforms landed on 1 October The first changes from the NDIS reforms started on 1 October 2026, according to the National Disability Insurance Agency. Support budgets for some supports are now being reduced, and the agency can […]
11,918 regional apprentices join Key Apprenticeship Program, Giles and Chesters say
11,918 regional apprentices are already in The Key Apprenticeship Program has signed up 11,918 new apprentices in regional Australia in 14 months, Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles and Lisa Chesters said in a joint media release on 6 […]
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